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[|Human|] Hi, Im currently taking Tramadol 50 mg, 2 pills every 6 hrs for pain. I have 3 bulge disc L 4,5& 6 and S1. I also have a nerve root problem down my left leg. I have been in pain since I have been in AZ the last 7 months. Nobody here wants to give anything to get me out of pain, so I suffer. Im leaving this state and going to Laughlin, NV in a month.  I need a doctor who can help me while Im in Tucson, AZ and then a dr when I move to NV. Ive been in bed in pain for the last week and I cant seem to get any help. Can you please help me?Tracy
[|AI|]  Hi, thanks for writing to Chat Doctor. Your description suggests that you have LUMBAR DISC DISEASE with RADICULOPATHY. The general conservative line of management of this problem is as follows -* avoid lifting heavy weights * avoid forward bending activities* Use a lumbosacral back support * Intermittent pelvic traction to cause regression of the discs* Maintain optimum body weight, if you are obese* Physiotherapy to strengthen your back muscles. Physiotherapy has to be done only after the acute pain has subsided.* Judicious use of analgesics and muscle relaxants. If all these measures fail to provide you relief, then surgical decompression may be an option. Hope this information is helpful. Good day