"Back Pain"

[nowski]

... no particular comment on my cervical spine issue other than the company I've been keeping hasn't been too bad ....reference the pic...I did damage my spinal cord trust me you don't want to do that ...

... A friend of mine put off low back surgery for years and years March 24 he went in for the surgery they went in from the front from the side and from the back and he is now fused together at seven levels...instead of cadaver bone they used discs and brackets... he drove himself to his doctors appointment yesterday... so???...

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Was the damage caused to your spinal cord have any thing to do with the company you've been keeping??? Damn, tell her your now built for comfort not for speed...

 

[stephenkatsea]

In general, there is nothing about advancing age that aids when trying to recover from any surgery. Sounds like you have received many warning signals about your back problems. Best to not let too many years go by. Find a good doctor with whom you are comfortable. Will likely be a Neurosurgeon who specializes on spinal problems. Recoveries will vary. But recovery from the procedures, what ever way you go, is more difficult as age advances.

 

[Ouderkirk]

I recently had an MRI of my Lumbar Spine. I just received the report today and it reads as follows: The MRI shows a herniated disc 7mm at L4 - 5. I also have a bulging disc at the L5 - S1 and at L3 - 4 facet joint arthritis. Today I went to my first appointment with pain management. The Dr. was pretty honest stating that there wasn't going to be much that he could do for me but he'll see what he can do to help in the short term. The Dr. stated in time my pain is only going to get worse. The Dr. stated that Surgery may be in the future but that may be a little further down the road...

With all that said, I know there are a few on the boards that have experienced similar back issues. My question is what can I expect in the future and for those that have had back surgery what was your experience Good or Bad???

The bulging disk is recoverable. It took me almost 4 years of being extremely careful to not re-injure myself and it went away. CoQ10 is very helpful.

Avoid going under the knife if you can.

The arthritis thing is more problematic. Don't start with the anti-inflamitories or with methotrexate. Save them as a last resort.

I hope that you can recover the bulging disk. It will take time and being extremely careful. Best of luck with this.

 

[Willie B]

Was the damage caused to your spinal cord have any thing to do with the company you've been keeping??? Damn, tell her your now built for comfort not for speed...

... yes she felt the 49 year age difference would be a problem so I was beating my head against the wall and broke my neck ... that's my story for the day and I'm sticking to it ...

 

[4Waters]

Well I just received my first epidural back injection this morning with very minimal results. Still having the back and sciatic pain. I didn't know what to expect but I thought the results would have been better. My guess is a future date with a surgeon, (may be in the cards) will see how this hand plays out...

On a positive note, I get to sit back and watch The Masters the rest of the day...

Very few people have relief from the first injection most get relief on the second or third injection give it a month and get your second injection and see how that does. Best of luck sorry your in so much pain.

 

[nowski]

Very few people have relief from the first injection most get relief on the second or third injection give it a month and get your second injection and see how that does. Best of luck sorry your in so much pain.

I guess I was expecting to much from the first round. The Dr did say he'd give it three injections to see if there is any improvements. I guess I need to put into action an old quote, "Patience is a Virtue"...