Problem in L5-S1 and minor shallow focal centric disc Herniations in L2-3 and L3-4

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Hi,
    I am describing the MRI Detail below please suggest me.

1) L5-S1 broad-based eccentric Disc herniation with extrusions, causing thecal and bilateral S! neural compromises,left side more than Right.
2) L2-3 and L3-4 shallow focal centric disc herniation,causing minimal thecal compromises.

AP Diameter of central Spine in CMs are follows:

VERTEBRAL LEVELS                                       AP DIAMETER
L1 1.57
L2 1.44
L3 1.47
L4 1.43
L5 1.46

My Problem-

1) Back pain (some time and failed to move from Bed also)
2) After taking pain Killer and other MR tablets it is going in 5 days.
3) No strain in legs
4) I am a software Eng and while sitting in my chair back is paining sometime.
5) I talked to Nuro Suge, they said me to operate it and I talked to Orto, they said go for Rest and go for a Spine belt.


Please help me and my Email id is ***@****

[L4S1]

I am a 23 year old sufferer of a disc herniation of the L5/S1 Disc to the Posterior and on Right side of my body. My report states pain is developing and debilitating as the herniation is putting pressure on the psiatic nerve in my right leg. Which causes shooting pains, sharp stabbing pains, numbness, soreness, and in the case stated above quite a degree of discomfort during classes.
    Doctors often prescribe me hydrocodone, diazepam, and nabumetone(which i no longer take)
I've tried... flexitol, flexerin, lexapro, muscle relaxers, steroid injections, physical therapy, i've lost track of all the names, a TENS unit (which does seem to show expensive signs of sucess), and now earlier today acupuncture.
   Now as a student how is one to solve equations, focus on lectures, and get things accomplished while we take all of these 'great pharmaceutical wonders.' The acupuncture helped a bit get a TENS Unit maybe this Spinal belt is the same thing. But try the supposed BS in this Chinese Medicine OPC-3 anti-oxidant and natural herbal supplments. Simply because I have had better success with the very few people in that field, then in the greater care of over 6 different Neuro/Ortho/Spinal/Therapeutic/etc. Caregivers.
      This is a very frustrating situation to be in, and I find the American Medicine lacking in adequate accepted medical solutions.

[DrBhumikaMD]

Hi,
You also need to consult a spinal surgery specialist. Till then try out the spinal belt and rest and OTC painkillers. Schedule an appointment with the spinal surgeon and discuss your symptoms and MRI report with him. Discuss what are the treatment options that you have and whether surgery is required. Goodluck.