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I have disc bulging at l5 s1 and pain radiating in buttock, thigh and calf. I got uc and tens from physiotherapist for 10 days. Taking medicines retoz mr, pregabid o 100 bd n tolydol. But now stop taking tolydol. Pain has been subsidised. Taking complete bed rest for 12 days but feels numbness and tingling sensation. Please advise am on right track? Physiotherapist saying he will start stretching then core exercise.
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Well yes if you are symptomatically better , graded exercises van be started . No more complete bed rest. For residual numbness and tingling pregabid can be continued for few more weeks . Regards
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