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Has Anyone Ever Had A Bulging Disk In The Back That Impinged Or Was Touching On A Nerve? How Was It Treated?

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 09:59:38 +0000

I have pain in one side of my lower body. it starts on my butt cheek, then down the hamstring and back of knee and down to my calf muscle. Also my foot is somewhat numb. I have to walk with a limp, I can sit down but it hurts to get up. Also, laying in bed hurts when I turn over. I have been to the Dr. and there is possibility of orthopedic surgery. Has anyone heard of not electing to have surgery, and have chiropractor or physical therapy/massage fix the problem? What about acupuncture will that correct the bulging disk. I saw the MRI and can see where it is a bulge, but the Dr. looks like she might be pushing surgery because it costs more money. Anyone have the same problem(s)? Serious answers by people who have had this problem before or doctors, please. Dont answer if you think you might know or are just guessing.

Herniated Disk Pain Help?

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 04:23:56 +0000

My boyfriend of 6 years started getting crippling back pain. He dosen’t have any insurance. I know some really great people and Spectrum Diagnostics gave us 2 CT Scans for free (so nice). He found out that he has 4 herniated disks in his lumbar region. Present day- he has been on Vicodin for almost a year and now his doctor is cutting him off cold turkey. We can’t afford physical therapy w/o insurace and we try to do yoga together (dr’s orders) but he can’t move the next day- i actaully saw him cry (in 6 years, this was only the 2nd time i seen him cry) Does anyone know anything that might help him? I am at the end of my rope?!?

Help. Conflicting Opinions On Back Pain. Herniated Disk?

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:25:31 +0000

I injured my back about a year ago in a dance class. My right leg was extended behind me at about a 90 degree angle when what felt like an explosion on the left side of my lower back occurred. Immediately following the injury, I was unable to bend forward, back, walk, sit, move… This lasted for about a week and mobility slowly increased. I continued dancing as best I could for the remainder of the year and took the summer off. September rolls around and I’m sill in significant pain, especially when dancing (which is my major in school.) Pain is increased when bending forward and backward. Feels like my back is on fire and occasionally runs down my left leg. I had an x-ray and bone scan in September. Bone scan showed nothing and the x-ray showed some narrowing disc space. After fall quarter, I had an MRI done at home. The doctor said that I had a severe disc herniation and put on prednisone for a couple of weeks along with some physical therapy. I’m back at school now and have been referred to another sports medicine doctor here. He says the MRI is pretty standard. Minor bulge, but everyone has it. The pain seems to only get worse. It is definitely affecting how I dance…its hard when you can’t bend over. I’m not quite sure what I can do…or what I should do. Any suggestions? Please help.

I Have Both Degenerative Disk Disease As Well As A Herniated Disk. Some Days Are Worse Than Others.?

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:23:19 +0000

I have had the steroid injections, I have been through physical therapy, and I take the medications that are given to me. I have seen two seperate neurosurgeons and they keep sending me for MRI and X-rays. Then they say it isn’t surgicially necessary at this time. But my question is how do they know when it is time if they aren’t the ones in pain? Is anyone in the same boat that I am? And who wants to get addicted to Vicodin and Soma and still not get relief.

Lower Back And Muscle Pain, Juvenile Degenerative Disk Disease…?

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:24:06 +0000

Im 17 years old and i was diagnosed with juvenile degenerative disk disease. I have cronic back pain because of this. I have been doing physical therapy and strengthening exercises to build up my muscles to support me back so i eventually wont have any more pain, but my orthapedic doctor said it’s going to take a while before i dont have any more pain. The problem is, because of the pain i have to take muscle relaxers and other medications just so i can sleep. I’m realy not in to perscription pain killers, they arent very good for me and i dont feel good when i take them. Does anyone know of any natural herbs or something that helps muscle pain and inflammation, or something that is calming? I tend to get really stressed when im in pain, which doesnt help. Any info would really help me!

What Is The Best Treatment Foa Herniated Disk?

admin — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 04:00:24 +0000

I was recently diagnosed with a severely herniated disk in my neck. I’ve tried physical therapy, no help. I want to avoid surgery at all costs. Anybody out there have a similar experience they can share? I am in so much pain, I hate this!

What Questions Should I Ask My Doctor About A Bulging Disk?

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 16:26:58 +0000

I have been diagnosed by my family doctor as having two bulging disks. I have a lot of pain with them. I am going to a back sugeon tomorrow. I would really like to have some questions ready. I have already tried physical therapy twice and I currently take an anti inflamatory med and Darvocet as needed. Of course I will ask what are my non surgical options. I am only 26 years old and I have had this pain for years so surgery is not completely out of the question. I’ve heard there is not much they can do besides surgery and therapy.
Any ideas would be helpful! Thanks!!

What Other Alternatives Are There For The Treatment Of A Herniated Disk?

admin — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:00:31 +0000

My lower back has been hurting for the past 8 months. I started going to a chiro thinking it was because of our mattress. Well the pain kept getting worse and I was bearly even able to walk. I finally went to the doctor. He told me I have a herniated disk. He said it was small so he wanted to treat it with physical therapy first. Are there any other options aside from surgery I mean?

Herniated Disk And Hamstring Pain?

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:01:46 +0000

Friend has a herniated disk that (something with the sciatica) that pulls his hamstring and is very painful all day long. He did physical therapy (did nothing for him) and is on pain medication. What else is there to do? Any certain massage techniques? acupuncture? chiropractor?….. certain supplements? He doesnt get in to see the doctor for another week…

What Is The Difference Between A Bulging Disk And A Herniated Disk?

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:26:30 +0000

Just got MRI results back. Family Doc says I have a bulging disk between C5-C6. Went to pain management yesterday and that Doc said it is pressing on the nerves affecting my left arm. I refused steroids shots b/c I am not in severe pain or debilitated. I am being sent to physical therapy which is fine with me as I need to learn how to do things so it does not get worse. Anyhow, what is the difference between buldging disks and herniated disks? I thought they were the same but I think I am mistaken. Also, any advice?