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[|Human|] Was told I had bulging disks at L4 and L5/S1 with calcification. I have had been in constant, moderate pain now for 3 yrs. I am not sleeping well due to the pain waking me up at night. First thing in the morning, I can barely move and again in the evening the pain increases. I have been to physio and the exercises I was instructed to do are making the pain worse. Should I stop or push through the pain?
[|AI|]  HiT hank you for asking ChatDoctorI have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely due to nerve compression syn Chat Doctor. A physical examination and an X-ray followed by an MRI if needed of Lumbosacral spine will be needed to find the extent and severity of condition. For mild to moderate cases I advise muscle relaxants like cyclobenzaprine NSAIDs like aceclofeanac, or tramadol. I send them to physiotherapy and exercise along with this. If no improvement in this or the condition is severe then I recommend surgical correction like microdiscectomy, laminectomy or chemonucleosis according to the requirement. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.