If I had herniated disc , with pain for a

If I had herniated disc , with pain for a

Q:

Age: 40 Sex: F Concern: herniated disc

I Herniate two disc(L4 L5 S1) about two years ago. My Doctor wants me to do an EMG exam. The herniations measure approximately 5mm. Since I have unrelenting pain (siatica), do you beleive that nerve damage is probable? Thank you in advance, John

-- john

A:

Yes, it's possible.

-- Sherman Nam Tran, M. D.

to ask Dr. Tran.