Help with L5-S1 slip disc

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Hello,

One of my family member is having severe pain with the slip disc (L5-S1). Her age is just 24 years. She is suffering for 8 months now. She also took an epidural injection and is now on bed rest for 2 months now, but the pain has worsen. She can't even go for physiotherapy as the pain is unbearable for her.

Could you please help me with some solution on this matter.

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We can't give medical advice per the terms of service. She will need to talk to her PCP.

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She needs to see her primary care provider or someone who specializes in spines, such as an orthopedic or neuro specialist. Per TOS, we cannot offer medical advice.

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I am so sorry your family member is experiencing such difficulties. Please seek the advice and treatment of a licensed practitioner/PCP. As others have noted it is against the Terms of Service for members to ask for or give medical advice.

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