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[|Human|] Hi i had an mri done in november.I have severe pains running down from my buttocks to my ankle.Its happening for the past 3 years.Mri states its a small left sided paracentral disc potrusion at L5/S1 SMALL left sided foraminal disc at L4/5/.Please advise further treatment.Belinda
[|AI|]  Hello, Treatment for herniated disc disease includes lifestyle adjustments (losing weight, avoiding excessive physical activity, avoiding weights and smoking), antineuralgic Chat Doctor.  When these modalities fail to improve the condition, surgery (microdiscectomy)is indicative. I think that the foraminal disc is most likely the cause of your symptoms and since there are three years of ongoing symptoms, surgery should be considered. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care