Sciatica, Leg Pain, Radiculopathy
Posted on: Sat, 11/01/2008 - 09:07
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Are Central Herniated Discs the worse?
Hey Guys,
I have been dealing with my central herniated disc at L4/L5 now for 6 months and I just cant seem to get any relief. Tried Chiropractic which made it worse and gave me neck problems, Tried the epidurals which solved the problem for like 2-3 days then everything came back, been taking NSaids which did help a bit at first but now the effect seems to be wearing off, and now im trying to diet take vitamins and lots of walking. I am 40 lbs overweight so my doctor told me thats like putting 120 lbs of extra pressure on that disc. Im just getting fed up with everything. Everyday my symptoms are changing but my most constant symptoms are lower back pain and swelling and the worse is the stiffness/pain behind my knees and my calves. The leg stiffness bothers me the most cuz I cant do anything and sometimes it gets sooooo tiring just to walk. Im only 24 years old and I feel like I am 64, just want to get on with my life WITHOUT having to go thru surgery. Anyone else have any additional tips for relief. Tried ice treatment and even that biofreeze stuff which seems to help a little bit but only temporarily. If I lose the weight will that help alot with the healing process? Thanks for any input, you guys have been great with my other points im just getting to the point where im getting sick of this.
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Moderate L4/L5 Central Disc Herniation with lower back pain/inflammation, and bad sciatica down the back of both legs (stiffness, pain, cramping) Cause of Herniation unknown but symptoms started in May 08 and MRI diagnosis in July 08. Only 24 years old and trying to lose weight and avoid surgery.
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I bought a recumbent stationary bicycle and a week later the stiffness went down in my legs. I'm also taking a water pill also though. Heat on back and legs help too. I too am overweight and just losing 10 lbs helped. I'm twice your age and I feel older. My Mom looks younger than me and she's 19 years older than me. Back pain seems to get anybody at any age. Take care. Charry
L5-S1 herniated disc with tear with disc material in contact with S-1 nerve. 3 Epidurals. Facet joint injections and last epidural on Dec. 6. DDD C5-C7 osteoarthritis hyperextension of cervical spine. Off work 10 months due to pain.
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Double laminectomy L4-L5, bulging discs, DDD, Bone spurs, nerve damage in left leg and hip, DJD, and that to familiar visitor,arthritis
www.chirogeek.com
really useful website - a little heavy going but explains all about disc problems etc.
My own surgeon said they didn't heal.
Take it easy and listen to your body - a rather over keen doctor told me to push through my pain (LARGE assumption it was muscular) which I did (thinking I was jsut a moanie old whimp) and it nearly crippled me - literally. I had a central disc herniation on an unstable spondy spine.
Pain? OH YES!
That was the end of my physical abilities, to this day I am trying to claw back my mobility. lol!
Spondy, DDD, Spondylolsis - Dynesys and S1 PLIF 2007, revision PLIF BMP L4/5 Feb 2008 and revision PLIF September 2008
Pain is compulsory, suffering is optional, smiling is a must!!
Thanks for all that input. Hopefully the more weight I lose the better Ill feel, I needed to lose the weight anyways and this gives me extra motivation. Thank you also for that chirogeek link, it seems there is a wealth of information on that site. Please keep the tips coming i need as much help as i can get to avoid surgery and im sure there are some others in my situation that could use this post for tips as well.
Andy
Moderate L4/L5 Central Disc Herniation with lower back pain/inflammation, and bad sciatica down the back of both legs (stiffness, pain, cramping) Cause of Herniation unknown but symptoms started in May 08 and MRI diagnosis in July 08. Only 24 years old and trying to lose weight and avoid surgery.
Hi Andy, lower back problems seem to give us very tight hamstrings which then affects the knees and calves too. Have you been to PT? I think this would be a good next step if you haven't tried it already. Also water PT is great too, very comfortable, easy and yet it helps. Good-luck, Cali-Sue
20+ years of back pain, Grade I spondylolisthesis L4 on L5 secondary to bilateral spondylolysis (pars defects, unstable), L4-5 disc desiccation, facet arthrosis L4-5, L5-S1. LESI's X 4, facet injections, chiropractic, massage, Bowen therapy, aquatherapy, Left L4-5 Polar (posterior oblique lumbar arthrodesis) with posterolateral fusion and instrumention on August 5,2008(BAK Vista PEEK cage, BMP, Connexus, autograph, ST360 Spinal Stabilization System) Norco, Soma, (NO MORE MOTRIN
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