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hello mam/sir,
i have central and bilateral paracentral disc herniation at L5-S1 causing thecal sac compression and bilateral lateral recess narrowing .....i cant able to sleep in the nights....m male 28 yrs old.i consulted doctors but they r simply wasting money.since one year mfacing this problem...please give me a right way to treat my problem.
Based on your MRI results, it would appear that you are a good candidate for surgery.
Whenever there is a significant disc herniation that is pressing against the thecal sac, surgical intervention is really the only recommended treatment option,
The longer the nerve tissue is irritated/compressed, the greater the risk for permanent damage that even surgery would be unable to repair.
You do have some involvement of the L4-L5 area as well, While there may not be any evidence of nerve involvement at this level, progression of degeneration of that disc could result in future problems. Much would depend on your age and whether you have been diagnosed with arthritis, etc.
I am not sure of the need for a neurologist appt unless you want to verify that there is definitely nerve involvement and how it is affecting your lower extremity, The MRI provides the information you need, the EMG/NCS studies will just let you know the extent of the nerve involvement Either way, surgery seems to be your best option.
How comfortable were you with the neurosurgeon? If you feel he is rushing you, you might want to consider a second opinion just to verify his treatment plan.
As for what you can do in the meantime, just continue comfort measures as much as possible with anti-inflammatory meds, pain meds etc. Protect yourself from any additional risk of injury (ie falls)
Post with an update and let us know of your progress.
Best wishes ----