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What are the best procedures for herniated discs?
I have 2 herniated discs in my C spine and the L5-S1 is mildly dehydrated with a small subligamentous right paracentral disc herniation resulting in slight posterior displacement of the proximal aspect of the right S1 nerve root. What type of procedure(s) are best for this? I’ve had faucet blocks before and it did NOT work. I’m concerned about the L5-S1 problem. Surgery? Any other suggestions? Can anyone help me?
I’m sorry about what you’re through. I can relate to your pain. I had an issue with an herniated disc (years ago) and the pain got to the point that I was experiencing nerve damage and could barely take a step without pain.
Sometimes surgery isn’t required, it just depends on the severity and the impact on your nerves. It sounds like you have a lot going on, so you definitely need to be treated by a Neurosurgeon or Orthopedic Surgeon. My surgery for the herniated disc was conducted by a neurosurgeon (given the nerve damage that was occurring) and I was amazed that after surgery I literally walked with NO pain within hours of the surgery. After going through months of pain I was so relieved.
I really think you need a skilled specialist to treat your case (surgery isn’t always the only option), but with cases like this a skilled specialist is necessary.
I hope you get answers and relief soon.
January 22nd, 2009
“Faucet” blocks? As in plumbing?
Obviously, this is something you should be discussing with an orthopedic surgeon/specialist with access to your medical file. Do you seriously believe some anonymous person on Yahoo can give you better advice than a specialist??
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January 22nd, 2009
I’m sorry about what you’re through. I can relate to your pain. I had an issue with an herniated disc (years ago) and the pain got to the point that I was experiencing nerve damage and could barely take a step without pain.
Sometimes surgery isn’t required, it just depends on the severity and the impact on your nerves. It sounds like you have a lot going on, so you definitely need to be treated by a Neurosurgeon or Orthopedic Surgeon. My surgery for the herniated disc was conducted by a neurosurgeon (given the nerve damage that was occurring) and I was amazed that after surgery I literally walked with NO pain within hours of the surgery. After going through months of pain I was so relieved.
I really think you need a skilled specialist to treat your case (surgery isn’t always the only option), but with cases like this a skilled specialist is necessary.
I hope you get answers and relief soon.
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January 22nd, 2009
I have herniated discs in my spine also but I was lucky enough to be sent to a body, mind and spirit pain management clinic. I know what I can do and what I can’t I am not suppose to lift more than 5# but I live my life with out pain med. some times I take over the counter pain med. I don’t know if this helps or not but God Bless and I hope that all works out for you.
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