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Mri of l-s spine reveals: 1) degenerative end plate changes at l1 to l5 2) degenerative disc disease affecting l3 -l4 to l5 -s1 levels 3) lateral recesses and neural foramina compressed at l3- l4 to l5-s1 levels having severe pain in the back and leg (up to knee) consulted an orthosurgeon and taken medicines 1) dubinor (2 times/day) 2) bakwel-ap (2 times/day) 3) razo-d and taking rest (15 days) now, there is little pain in the back but weakness in the right leg. Fallen two times while walking. Whether I should consult neurosurgeon or the above mentioned orthosurgeon. He told me to take another ten days rest.
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Unless there's is a significant injury or pain bed rest will not solve the problem. Clinical examination is a must before any consolidated opinion is given.
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