I've had back pain for over 4 years and struggle with bending or sitting for long. Sometimes the pain gets so bad it even affects my breathing. My MRI showed a bulging disk at L4 and doctors recommended surgery, but I'm really nervous about going under the knife. Are there any other treatment options I could try first?

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My mom has severe leg pain and can barely walk due to compressed spinal veins seen on her MRI. The report says she has L4-L5 disk degeneration with nerve root compression and grade I anterolisthesis. Physiotherapy didn't help is surgery the only option left and how safe is it

neurosurgeon opinion for sx.

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I've been dealing with neurofibroma NF1 for the past 7 years and multiple doctors have told me surgery is the only option. I'm considering getting it removed from my face but I'm worried about the procedure and recovery. What should I expect from facial neurofibroma surgery and are there any alternatives I should explore?

You can consult any dermatologist and plastic surgeon together. As would require advice and treatment of both the specialities

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My mom has a 17-14mm disc prolapse at L4-L5. Will this heal on its own with rest or does she need surgery? Also, is it okay to keep doing physiotherapy for this?

Discectomy is advised to the patient.

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