Anyone have or had a heirnated disk or pinched nerve in back. I believe I have the disk problem and wondering whats ahead of me. I have heard nothing but bad things about back surgery.
O.T.........Herniated Disk Problems????
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I've had that problem. Can u post some specifics on what symptoms u are having and what u have done for it, or if u have gone to the MD or chiropractor? I might be able to help more then.
I had surgery, and it is not the end of the world. If u rehab yourself and continue with the exercises, u can still do whatever u want after back surgery. It is definitely not always a horrible thing to have back surgery. Luck to u, and please expand.
I had surgery, and it is not the end of the world. If u rehab yourself and continue with the exercises, u can still do whatever u want after back surgery. It is definitely not always a horrible thing to have back surgery. Luck to u, and please expand.
Have herniated disk ; investigated surgery 6 years ago...opted
to change my lifestyle....with help of therapist got on a good
strengthening program....think it was best decision...
initially consulted two back surgeons my particular procedure was
rated 85% success rate...asked about other 15% and was shown
this metal contraption this was attached to spine...that scared
the holy sh!t out of me...today hardly any pain unless I do
something stupid...like lift too much improperly...
Oh yeah...missionary sex is good for back...
Things have probably changed greatly in last 6 years...get opinions not only from cut happy surgeons...
I joined YMCA and go religiously 2-3 times week....Good luck
hope this helps...
to change my lifestyle....with help of therapist got on a good
strengthening program....think it was best decision...
initially consulted two back surgeons my particular procedure was
rated 85% success rate...asked about other 15% and was shown
this metal contraption this was attached to spine...that scared
the holy sh!t out of me...today hardly any pain unless I do
something stupid...like lift too much improperly...
Oh yeah...missionary sex is good for back...
Things have probably changed greatly in last 6 years...get opinions not only from cut happy surgeons...
I joined YMCA and go religiously 2-3 times week....Good luck
hope this helps...
I guess it depends
I guess it depends
My brother finally had back surgery last week after nearly a year of constant pain and different opinions from nearly every doctor he saw. His case is different though: he had a fall at work and did some pretty severe damage, but my point is that it never got better by itself.
I hate to think of what he has been through.
I guess it depends
My brother finally had back surgery last week after nearly a year of constant pain and different opinions from nearly every doctor he saw. His case is different though: he had a fall at work and did some pretty severe damage, but my point is that it never got better by itself.
I hate to think of what he has been through.
I seem to have major problems sitting in a chair or riding in a car for long periods of time. Its like when I get up it is hard for me to stand up straight, I am tilted or something weird, if I stay in an upright position for a period of time it seems to subside. I remember taking a trip in a plane a few years back, after getting off the plane I couldnt stand up straight, I ruined my whole vacation because the only thing that gave me relief was laying flat on my back.
a few years ago? I was taking it that this was a new problem. Sounds like u really might have some serious problems there. Problems sitting and not being able to stand up straight are problems that I had too. Have u been to the doctor? Have u been diagnosed with anything? Have u had tests?
If u haven't been to the doctor, u need to go. You can get worked up with xrays (an xray will not show if u have a disc bulging, but it will show a narrowing of the disc space if it is present which will require further testing) then maybe an mri.
If your disc is just bulging and not ruptured, then I would suggest several things before surgery. Physical therapy followed by a home program of exercises that u do everyday, anti-inflammatory/arthritis medication (such as Celebrex, Vioxx, or mobic), and if u are overweight, dieting.
If u do have a ruptured disc, or several that are bulging and it is decided that u need surgery, I would go to a neurosurgeon and not an orthopedic surgeon. Discs (neck and back) are bread and butter for the neuro guys, and generally, a larger percentage of their work compared to the ortho surgeons.
Let me know what u do. I sympathize with anybody who has this problem. I had a ruptured disc with what are referred to as "free fragments" floating around. I had involvement in my legs (numbness, tingling, pain), and my problem wasn't going to fix itself. Also, my line of work requires me to have a strong back. I also am very active in sports, and I have young kids, so I didn't want to never be able to do anything again. Good luck.
If u haven't been to the doctor, u need to go. You can get worked up with xrays (an xray will not show if u have a disc bulging, but it will show a narrowing of the disc space if it is present which will require further testing) then maybe an mri.
If your disc is just bulging and not ruptured, then I would suggest several things before surgery. Physical therapy followed by a home program of exercises that u do everyday, anti-inflammatory/arthritis medication (such as Celebrex, Vioxx, or mobic), and if u are overweight, dieting.
If u do have a ruptured disc, or several that are bulging and it is decided that u need surgery, I would go to a neurosurgeon and not an orthopedic surgeon. Discs (neck and back) are bread and butter for the neuro guys, and generally, a larger percentage of their work compared to the ortho surgeons.
Let me know what u do. I sympathize with anybody who has this problem. I had a ruptured disc with what are referred to as "free fragments" floating around. I had involvement in my legs (numbness, tingling, pain), and my problem wasn't going to fix itself. Also, my line of work requires me to have a strong back. I also am very active in sports, and I have young kids, so I didn't want to never be able to do anything again. Good luck.
My back has been giving me problems for about 8 years. Its not like its constant it just comes and goes. I guess I will go to the doc and get it checked out. To tell you the truth I am kind of scared of doctors because so many of them are eager to recommend surgery before anything else. I had a knee problem yrs back and I listened to the doc and had surgery and looking back I think re-hab and weights would have done the trick.
