I have a herniated disc in the C4/C5 region and a bulging disc below it. I have tried physical therapy, acupuncture, ice packs, heat packs – but nothing seems to relieve the pain. Any suggestions?
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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…
I was diagnosed with herniated disks in 1996. I had MRIs done in 1997 showing the herniated disks, I have three – two cervical and one lumbar. I was also diagnosed in 2003 with scoliosis. That doctor stated if my condition continues to deteriorate, I would be a candidate for surgery. This was in New York-I don’t live there anymore.
I moved to another state. I just had MRIs done and they don’t see any disk material protruding onto anything. They are saying the disk is dried out and that it is minimal.
I am in severe pain in my left leg. They sent me to physical therapy which only puts me in greater pain. I knew this but I told them I would do it their way because they didn’t believe how much pain I am in. I was out of it in pain for a week from that theraphy session and I haven’t went back for any more. I was in the ER on June 2 because I couldn’t stand upright from the pain in my back. That lasted a whole week of pain. I am tired of feeling so old.
I have tried ALL OTHER OPTIONS, I now am able to consider surgery as I have had this condition 12 years without improvement. I have gained over 130 lbs due to the inability to walk without being in severe pain. I have fallen down from the pain. I tried everything. I need assistance in hygiene sometimes because of the pain.
Where can I turn to? I have no insurance. I have tried to apply for social security disability, they turned me down because these doctors are saying there is no problem. The social security doctor said it’s obvious but they didn’t use his information in determining my eligibility. That doctor was an orthopedic, while I’m at the clinic seeing this menace of a doctor who should not be practicing but due to my insurance situation I had to deal with.
I’m going to another hospital because they actually have an orthopedic clinic there but it is going to take a while to get the approval for the indigent coverage.
I may be just venting, but I’m sick and tired of this crap. Please let me know if you know other options that I may have failed to realize. Thank you.
Help. I’m a college student who has tried everything from pain management to chiropractic to orthopedic to physical therapy.
hello, im tired of eating percocets, lyrika and not seeing any improvement in relation too the levels of chronic pain and or the condition of the discs in my back.. in my doctors words, you are going too be on pain meds too get through each day as long as your quality of life is concerned… and i agree with the dude… ive had all treatments for back pain, all but invasive surgery which im against as it generally creates a need for more surgeries… ive had 15 epidural injections, years of chiropractic treatment ( intermittent of course).. physical therapy, traction, dmx table treatments, more pain pills, and no improvement!
now, rather than sit on my *** and eating percocets, then up too oxycontin, then up too fentanyl ( they want me on that now… i say no).. why cant i go and hit the gym, like try too exercise and get in some kind of cardio shape? im tired of not exercising, when 3yrs ago i was hittin the gym regularly… i know i cant go in an slam barbells around etc.. but im wondering why the hell cant i get some cardio and just ease into it slowly? if i have pain issues, i can tough it out… i just dont want too sit around and let my body go to hell! if i can hack the pain, should i work out? please dont say, ask your doctor.. they dont care! they just say walk a few miles blah blah…. thats not gonna get me in shape.. im not saying i wanna hit the weights, im just saying with my back injury,how much should i allow it too hinder my goals… working out was my favorite thing too do, i competed in boyduilding etc.. i want to exercise… too me not exercising it like death… i dont wanna waste away on meds and live with this back injury like its an excuse to be inactive…. im in pain al the time no doubt but does that mean i should allow the rest of my health too slide as well? any advice? ive seen some pretty bad disc injuries on some folks in the pro bodybuilding world and they get surgeries etc.. and bounce back? am i missing something? do i need a new doctor? what the hell should i do? i just wanna get back in the gym…. slow and easy… carefully….thanks
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?
I was just diagnosed with a double layer herniated disk in my L4 and L5. I am being given an immediate transfer over to a neurosurgeon and that has me a little nervous.
What are some methods of treatment for this condition? I have already undergone physical therapy with no success on relieving the pain, so at this point I am really not sure as to what is used to correct this issue.
Thanks in advance.
Herniated Disc Surgery??
Jan 15
Im 21 and have a herniated disc L5 and S1. Well ive done everything, all the injections, meds, acupuncture, physical therapy, pain patches, tens unit etc…. EVERTHING! The doc says its time to see the surgeon. So im going on 6/11/2009. Opinions on me having surgey?!?!?! Please also tell me about your experiences??? How did it go for you?? and how is your pain level post surgery???
I have had this for 6 months and have been going to the chiropractor for 2 months…he gave me some exercises to do and i have done them and yet i havent got any better….does anyone have any ideas as to what i can do….im only 19 and a full time college student im ready to an outgoing college person but i cant im stuck in my room because i cant do anything without being in pain….HELP!!
I have a torn rotor cuff and carpal tunnel, but the overall pain was never this bad. And now my hand and index finger is tingling, in fact the index finger has gone numb and burns badly. My PCP is offering Chiropractic or Acupuncture as treatment options. BTW, physical therapy was tried repeatedly and only aggravated the conditions.