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can i avoid surgery

i  have L5-S1 disc extrusion   and caudal migration plus disc  bulge at L4-5 level.
is surgery the only answer?
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the patient i am speaking of is not me bt my pandits mother. i am writing on behalf of her cos i am computer savvy. the patient is 45 years with the conditon of cauda equina.
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urination okay. no numbness in foot or toes or heels.pain area only loweer back outer thigh outer lower leg. no weakness either.
what if i take bedrest for 6 weeks on a firm matrress on a firm bed.wear loose clothing and orthopedic shoes
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Any loss of urge to urinate? Where is ur numbness?
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low back pain intense pain then numbness
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If you have cauda equina...that is an emergency situation. What are ur symptoms?
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