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re: Anyone else had to deal with back issues? (bulging/herniated discs)
Posted on 2/1/14 at 1:29 am to fr33manator
Posted on 2/1/14 at 1:29 am to fr33manator
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and what are their answers?
Well, for 8 years the answer was a rigorous course of physical therapy to get the disc to re-sorb & the inpinged(sic) nerve to get back to normal. After 8 years, the disc herniated again and 17 weeks into PT, it hadn't been re-sorbed at all. From there, I did about 5 months of epidurals/nerve blocks along with a couple of nerve studies. Satisfied that he had all the information he needed, the surgeon finally performed a discectomy/fusion, from which I've recovered and feel 100% again.
Still though, it took 8 years to get to that point. Lots of pain & frustration in that time, but again: surgery is the FINAL option for treating a back injury.
This post was edited on 2/1/14 at 1:31 am
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Posted on 2/1/14 at 1:36 am to Come2Conquer
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for 8 years
Damn. I really hope I'm not looking at something like that.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 1:43 am to fr33manator
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Damn. I really hope I'm not looking at something like that
The unfortunate answer is that a final resolution to your pain...is not really determined by the amount of pain you're in. Physical therapy and other treatments of that ilk will be your only recourse until the disc just finally doesn't respond anymore.
Believe me, nothing's more frustrating than getting back into a work/life routine after 12+ weeks of PT knowing that it's only a matter of time before the disc herniates again. However, I might be an extreme case in that regard.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 1:47 am to Come2Conquer
So there's no cure all, no easy fix?
And unlike a scar, which serves as mostly a visual reminder, it's a debilitating one that rears its ugly head over and over?
And unlike a scar, which serves as mostly a visual reminder, it's a debilitating one that rears its ugly head over and over?
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:35 am to fr33manator
Nope; no easy fix. Herniated discs are similar to separated shoulders: Once it happens the first time, it's likely to occur again.
Building core strength as well as the muscles that support your spine is a good way to stave off herniation for as long as humanly possible. Also, lifting above your shoulders should be avoided if you can; also never twist at the waist while lifting anything.
As to your last statement...yep. Herniated discs tend to be nagging & lingering. It sucks, but it's not the end of the world.
Building core strength as well as the muscles that support your spine is a good way to stave off herniation for as long as humanly possible. Also, lifting above your shoulders should be avoided if you can; also never twist at the waist while lifting anything.
As to your last statement...yep. Herniated discs tend to be nagging & lingering. It sucks, but it's not the end of the world.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 2:40 am to Come2Conquer
Dammit.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 5:55 am to fr33manator
Make surgery your LAST and final option. Try therapy and epidurals first. And get on it with the quickness. I have major neck, thoracic and lumbar issues - but the neck was worse. Jumped into surgery too quickly and went back to work too soon, and I'm fricked. It put me on disability. Luckily I had great disability insurance so I can continue my OT Baller lifestyle. But I can't do any of the things I enjoy - no motorcycles, fishing, golf...even playing guitar fricks me up. I get around 15-20 trigger point injections every 3 weeks for over 5 years now. My one regret is not trying epidurals before doing surgery.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:12 am to fr33manator
Good to have you back fr33. I'm layed up on a heating pad right now to get loosened up for the day. I had a couple of accidents many years ago and I guess that did it. I will get locked up sometimes and have to go to a chiro. My boss is 82 now and was an a-hole for years that was constantly complaining about his back. He had surgery 2 years ago and I believe is pain free now. He is more of an a-hole now than ever. Good luck to you
Posted on 2/1/14 at 6:39 am to Grouper Picatta
I had to have surgery on my neck. Had to have C5 and C6 fused together. Got dead man in me. Fought like hell for 5 years with pain till that surgery was done. Took another 2 years till all pain was gone.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:29 am to fr33manator
Medtronic spinal cord stimulation with MRI capability.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 7:48 am to fr33manator
If you don't have pain or weakness in your extremities, spinal instability, or a broken bone....you probably don't need surgery. "Bulging disc" on MRI is usually an incidental finding and not the source of pain. Find a good chiropractor.
This post was edited on 2/1/14 at 7:50 am
Posted on 2/1/14 at 9:39 am to Upperaltiger06
Every situation is different depending on the person and the condition. Anyone saying there is one answer for every person is flat out wrong. Medical professionals also use different language for the same exact things. One doctor and radiologist may call a disc bulged while another will say herniated. There are also many different philosophies on treatment. On the bright side I would much rather have a neck problem than a lower back issues.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 11:00 am to saderade
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On the bright side I would much rather have a neck problem than a lower back issues.
why?
Posted on 2/1/14 at 11:11 am to saderade
True, but the term "bulge" is usually reserved for mild, diffuse areas of encroachment.....most often this is insignificant as a finding. If there is a distinct, focal area of outpouching, it is typically called a herniation; graded as moderate to severe; described in terms of location relative to other tissues.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 11:17 am to fr33manator
quote:People typically respond better to various treatments in the cervical vs lumbar spine.
why?
Posted on 2/1/14 at 11:18 am to BayouBandit24
Epidural injections. Might tKe a year or so to recover. Do not have surgery!
Posted on 2/1/14 at 11:23 am to fr33manator
Got into a bad accident a year ago.
Lower back was shredded.
Finally found a Great Chiroprsctor who also incorporates deep tissue massage and training. 3mnths and im feeling the best ever.
They will all work off a lien with your attorney so you shouldnt have to pay for care
Lower back was shredded.
Finally found a Great Chiroprsctor who also incorporates deep tissue massage and training. 3mnths and im feeling the best ever.
They will all work off a lien with your attorney so you shouldnt have to pay for care
Posted on 2/1/14 at 11:47 am to fr33manator
You need to get a lawyer...
You're gonna have back problems possibly for the rest of your life.... Word of advise don't go the surgery route unless you can't walk any more....
Lots of stretching and back exercises and plenty of hydrocodones.
You're gonna have back problems possibly for the rest of your life.... Word of advise don't go the surgery route unless you can't walk any more....
Lots of stretching and back exercises and plenty of hydrocodones.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 12:15 pm to fr33manator
Mckenzie Maneuvers, NSAIDs, bed rest, and physical therapy. Lose weight if you are overweight. Your back isn't built to withstand it comfortably anymore.
Posted on 2/1/14 at 12:16 pm to Legend13
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plenty of hydrocodones.
Don't fix anything. They hide the pain. It's nice if you can get a script for 5-10 and only take them when you ABSOLUTELY NEED them, but Advil/Motrin and Aleve are much better at treating the cause of pain.
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