Degenerative Disc Disease
Posted on: Mon, 09/01/2008 - 17:09
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Does anyone have?
Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone who has DDD have this same problem ?
I have DDD in my lumbar L3 thru S1 and L5-S1 is narrowed. When I walk or even move that part of my spine I can feel it popping or snapping when I walk it pops every time I lift my left leg. And sometimes it can be quite painfull.
Anyone else experience that? and have you had to have something done ? or any suggestions?
Thanks, Jaws
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No DDD here, (that I know of) but I can tell you this: When my pain first began (lumbar) it felt as if my spine was crushing itself every time I stood up straight, I could only get relief by bending over, or leaning on something. Recently, it no longer feels that way. When I am walking, it feels as though my spine shifts, as if it were in two pieces, and the top piece slides off of the bottom. Its only for a spit second, excruciating, and happens frequently. Its almost like a pop, as if it pops in and out of place...
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That almost describes it. Except I only get relief when I lay down. But yea, feels like my spine is detached and slipping.
Hi, I have DDD and one disk in the lower lumbar region which has had repeat herniations and has a anular tear. The feeling and sounds could be weak back muscles from the injury in which the back core muscles have not been strengthend enough.
Have you been to any kind of back therapy? or are you doing core re-building exercises?
1996 - Moderate heniated lumbar disk, treated with med's and PT.
** Numerous occasions of back pain since.
Aug. 2007 - re-herniated disk and injured cervial neck disk from work injury. Had severe pain in lumbar region and left arm numbness. Had back PT twice before neck surgery.
Feb. 2008 - Had neck surgery w/plate and screw implant after injection failed to correct situation.
March 2008 - Tore disk while recuperating from neck surgery, back to PT in June 2008 with med's
October 21, 2008 - Lumbar epidural, attempting to lessen disk pain so tear can heal somewhat.
I agree with Wally, you need to be doing core stability exercises and if you can get to a heated pool, just walking in the pool would do you a lot of good. I know the 'popping' sound as I was ggetting that when I first herniated my discs and before i had a laminectomy/discectomy. It both felt and sounded awful.
The more you can 'support' your back the more your back can support you.
Core stability is the key
Blessings Sara
Aussie girl from Sydney
Work related injury 2001, Bulging discs L2-S1 had Laminectomy/discectomy L4-5 2001. Semi-success.
Since developed DDD, Stenosis, scoliosis & more. Had PT, Hydrotherapy, Deep tissue massage, facet block injections (no change) light gym work.
PLIF L3-S1 with BMP, & decompression, hardware, & correction to scoliosis May 7th 2008. 10 days hospital 2 weeks in rehabilitation hospital.
Started PT day 1, aquatherapy (heaven)day 14.
Finished PT and aquatherapy and waitng to start at gym.
Doing really well with only the occassional hiccup. Still on Oxycontin 5mg x 1, Endone 5mg X 2, Valium 5mg x 1, Lyrica 75mg.
Our minds are more powerful then our bodies so watch your thoughts and be careful what you wish for.
Thanks, I think your all right. I see my PM on the 23rd and this time I've got a list of questions for him. That will be one of them.
Thanks again