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SaskV said:

Thanks!

You know! MRI has detected three bulged discs (two very bad) at the moment and it has been lower back and sciatica hell since Easter weekend! I am very fortunate to be able to WFH, however the hydromorphone and gabapentin are only doing so much. See a neurosurgeon on Monday. Keeping my fingers crossed!

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SaskV said:

I’m truly sorry to hear Bruce! I wish this condition on no one!

I am painfully, er, I mean patiently waiting for Monday.

Thank you🙏

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SaskV said:

Yes.. that was the starting point six months ago. Unfortunately physio and other conservative treatments have been unsuccessful, and I continue to suffer immensely. I'm not fond of invasive treatment or surgery, but this has gone on long enough.

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Blown376 said:

That's fantastic that the exercises help her out, Bruce.
For me as well, a kineseologist worked out a plan to strengthen my core just using body weight, which in turn eventually stabilized the spine....allowing the larger outer muscles to relax and not tweak the spine's natural alignment.....the disc retracted and the sciatic wasn't sensitized anymore.
I agree surgery is a last option, but if all other avenues have been exhausted, you'll have to give it a shot.

That's some serious meds you're taking SaskV, I hope you find some relief soon.

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Bigjsn250 said:

Back and neck problems are tough. I have two bulged disc in my neck from BBJ years ago and dealt with some sciatica and back spasms and migraines for several years. I fly 100000 miles+ per year for my job which didn't help. I use three things which has all but stopped my pain. I bought a Teeter FitSpine inversion table, several different foam rollers and started stretching everyday. Doing all three, everyday, has literally worked miracles. Don't think all of your problems are from the disc or the muscles around your spine. Everything is connected and most people's back issues are due to extremely tight glutes and hamstrings. Foam rolling then stretching your back, calves, glutes and hamstrings can make a huge improvement. I still fly over 100000 miles a year and I take zero medication.

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db-guru said:

Good luck in finding a treatment that works for you. I spent a long time with back pain until one day the disk herniated. I couldn't lift my right foot and ended up dragging that leg. Surgery in three days as I was about to start a new job. Had one week for recovery and I started mt new job.

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db-guru said:

Oops, I mixed my tenses. That was ten years ago. I woke up on a Thursday barely able to walk. Got into my PCP at lunch. Had MRI and saw surgeon on Friday then had surgery on Monday. The following Monday I flew to the D.C area to attend orientation for my new job at IBM. I wasn't aware that the medical community could work that fast. Still have lower back pain, but I'm able to put drag radials on my V so it's all good. Have had a couple of outpatient procedures since, all in lower back.

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