Diagnosis that has been suggested: sciatica, bulging discs,DJD
Current medical status: MRI, disectomy with no results
Current medical treatment: Vicodin ES 1tab q 4hrs. for pain external stimulator
Every type of therapy has its own advantages and disadvantages. Every case is specific and the same treatment doesn’t have equal efficiency in all cases with a similar disk disorder.
You should consult an orthopedist or neurosurgeon about this.
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