I hate it! We've all got back problems! Yes I know what the pain can do! Holy Moley! I'm off work for the 3rd time! Flipping disc! Siatica!! God what a life!!! No money coming in & bills to pay! I'm not going to tell you all about my back problems! Cuz some folks on here have had far worse than me! Love to all. Lol
Screw that I would be put out if they were doing surgery on my back. I have sciatica with no insurance so we don't actually know the cause, but when if flares up I can't even get out of bed...-_-
I've had l5s1 huge bulge hitting my theca and s1 nerve root for over 4 years now due to a step giving way on me i came crashig down hard had shopping in both hands at the time i couldnt break my fall it hurt then the bulging disk is a killer the pain is dreadful it's the worst pain I've ever had in my life the oxycontin is the only thing that's helped and anti inflammatory tabs I don't really fancy germ cut open and panelbeated it just seems the pain is a tolarance thing over time try to reduc
i have bad sciatica, i can hardly move,im now being refered to a spine specialist and am going to physiopherapy but not getting any better i just dont know what to do :(
wow wish this was an option for me ! I had a discectomy 6 years ago on the right side after a year of constant pain and depression. I recovered well and no further probs BUT then three years ago the left side L4/5 also bulged out this time I didnt wait so long and had another discectomy however my recovery was awful I suffered dreadful depression and now on the left side I am again in pain all in the leg this time its sciatica.Im so fed up and very scared.
I still have sciatica despite physio and potent meds. It's not that bad, but on some days it just gets out of hand.....epidural is next up on the list before evenautl surgery
I'm getting surgery for a S1 L5 disc heirniation next week. This is a last resort since the epidural injections and Physical Therapy hasn't worked. I can't sit for more than a couple minites because of the pain in my right leg. I'm really hoping this doesn't cause any side affects. How long can I expect to recover from surgery?
sir! i am 27 years old professional bodybuilder. I go to gym 6 days a week. I often suffer with this pain like once in 3 months. and it vanishes with in 5-6 days... but Now i cant take this anymore. Sir i need your advice should i go for this surgery. and does this surgery effect in my bodybuilding career.. Help
@rahullahiri i suffer from sciatica before and it went away when i started riding my bike a lot, what I do when i ride my bike is i set it the max gear and keep on pedaling non-stop for 5 mile straight. After a while my legs became stronger and I also did some core workout which also helped a lot. I think your upper body is just too heavy assuming your an bodybuilder. I am also an heavy set guy 6'2 285 pounds. I sugget you look for alternate methods. Just my opinion/suggestion
sir! i am 27 years old professional bodybuilder. I go to gym 6 days a week. I often suffer with this pain like once in 3 months. and it vanishes with in 5-6 days... but Now i cant take this anymore. Sir i need your advice should i go for this surgery. and does this surgery effect in my bodybuilding career.. Help
Interesting, but scary. This would have to be the last resort.. I've heard more complaints than success stories when it comes to back surgery...
My husband has herniated disk on L3,L4, & L5. One of .his disc is herniated up to 6mm. He couldn't walk,work and he was constantly agitated...
He stopped eating late @ night, fast foods, sweets, and drank lots of water. along the way he lost 15-20 lbs. his back pain disappeared and he's back to normal. thank goodness.
What he did is right, should have done in first place. But this does not reflect anything on surgery. Surgery is indicated in specific cases. Please do not mix up issues. Complaints than success is because MOSt patients do surgery NOT when told but as last resort. A surgeon is more knowledgable any way, but patients have a choice.
@samuraigaru OMG. Congratulation. wowww... great to hear can come out of LBP w/o operation. a very rare case. I am going to drink more water yet I am ready for Op. so stressing , painful and embarrassement to walk limping :)
I absolutely wish that I would be recommended for this surgery. As long as I can walk, doctors want to be cautious about it. My hamstring is tight, knee and hip are sore, and exercise is totally hit and miss for making me feel a bit better or worse. The muscles of my lower body (lower back especially) have become asymetric. It sucks.
@newguy33X I would like to suggest you have enough evidence to think that your nerve is not functioning properly so u need attention from a surgeon who knows about this. U can choose some one who does miss surgery. B TW why u waiting for recommendation
@drgorewebscom I'm not really waiting for recommmendation. I've been told by several doctors that I won't get it because I'm mobile. They say there are too many risks, that the back is too tricky and too many things can go wrong. They'll get better over the years, so I'm hoping it'll be very simple before I'm too old to really enjoy the benefits.
@dizkoteck It's always there, and can flare up badly if I sit too much, lift too much, or try to exercise my back to strengthen the muscles surrounding it that have weakened (that's very hit and miss). I've been told I look like I walk normally for the most part, but it feels awkward, with one leg automatically moving more towards the center line of my body to support most of the weight and the other being stiff and having to be forced a bit to make it all the way forward.
Dude, you may be mobile but you are barely functional. You using the words "force" "stiff" and "flare ups" is enough. Ask yourself if you are happy with the way things are or the pain is excruciating enough ?
@newguy33X i have pretty bad sciatica, and have had it for 4-5 months now havent been able to walk at all. the doctors keep recomending me to dif. people but nothing is being done. so hopefully i can get surgery and be done with it, its exscrutiating the pain.
Then nerve activity is an electrical activity. It varies all the time. Mechanical stresses are known to increase pain and numbness or pins and needles. If complaints are frequent and severe surgical correction is more rewarding. DO NOT UNDERGO SURGERY BECAUSE SURGEONS SAY, DO IT AS U NEED IT [WHEN U NEED IT]
I am dealing with that pain now, and they are thinking of recommending surgery?..is there a second opinion ? its been numberous times i came to primary dr. and ER for treatment....of chronic lower back pain.. Now it gotten worse than ever..and i cant tolorate the pain..
Interesting video and even more interesting the comments so for what it's worth here's my story.
My case was so bad 8 years ago I actually had to be rushed to hospital and had "open" surgery 2 days later. Instant pain relief but the complications from surgery took me 4 years to deal with so this form of surgery looks way better.
Major relapse 1 year ago, this time I chose no surgery, no medications, just specific exercises. Extreme pain for 11 months but has now come right and very strong.
IT is heartening to see you have relief now. I would mention one MAIN thing, that is exercises per se never relieve pain on their own, unless they are for weak muscles. Pain coming from NERVE needs medication or occasionally surgery. IT is well known that natural resolution of pain is known, but in present day world with economic considerations are heavy both for patients and for surgeons so surgery is chosen at times as a rapid recovery tool. All the best!!!!
@drgorewebscom : sir! i am 27 years old professional bodybuilder. I go to gym 6 days a week. I often suffer with this pain like once in 3 months. and it vanishes with in 5-6 days... but Now i cant take this anymore. Sir i need your advice should i go for this surgery. and does this surgery effect in my bodybuilding career.. Help
Yes well we are not disagreeing, there is a time for everything it seems.
My point about appropriate exercise is that even if immediate relief is minimal the lower back area in particular requires constant mobilisation to help avoid worsening the complaint. The other thing about it is that there are various anatomical reasons why the problem occurred in the first place and the slow but sure correction of those issues are crucial.
No doubt this form of surgery is less invasive than previous.
Omg! This is not microdiscectomy is it? Im going for that surgery in two weeks coz of a 7mm disc herniation. The 1st part of your video is scary but the last part is crazy amazing. And u were awake too. What was that thing that they got? disc piece ? Its gigantic. U look great after. How long did u recover. Im glad u had a successful operation. Cant wait to hear back from u. Discomfort after procedure?
i had this operation when i was 25 years old. before i got it done i was in worst pain than having a baby but constantly. straight away after my operation no pain at all, not even from the operation, amazing i felt the operation pain was nothing compared to what i wasgoing through before
i am happy to note u have had this relief and u have benefitted from this new technology. I am also happy that you have stated the simple truth in plain words, thanks for ur encouragement to others who suffer for want of access to this technique.
Well you were correct, i've been taken meds and the pain remains. Spoke to doctor again today and have been signed off of work for a week. They have increased the dosage but he did mention the nerve roots in leg. So I've got to lie in bed flat on my back for a week and see what happens then. What a thrilling existence this is!
disc theory is really full of holes. but we have never ever claimed that we are know alls. we are NOT gods we are tariend specialists who understand matter better than patients.
we make a attampt to relive agony and pain. we have NO cure.
LAbackandbody should stop promoting his obscure works on here.
as for disc theory.
I think I have acute disc prolapse. I saw two of my official GP's who said it was my posture causing pain, then the other day I could not get out of bed or move my right leg as the pain was excrutiating. I am currently on co-codamol, ibuprofen and diazepam to relieve the pain but i find it gets less effective each day and I worry what will happen when it runs out? Will I need an MRI or what would you suspect?
The pain in leg is due to changes around nerve roots in leg. It is called neuralgia and is not relieved by ibu or diazepam. U may try gabapentin. If pain is more below knee and is sharp cutting and well localised associated with numbness or tingling u may need an mri to understand it. if pain is more in back than leg then u may do back bending exercises in prone [face down] lying down . That is u raise ur shoulders when u are lying face down and look up to sky.pain may centralise and stop.
really sorry to hear about your disc probs. i have a herniated disc, l5/s1, t oo. I see you are in the uk? The GP's fucked me over too... from what I've heard this is very common especially when it comes to back and disc problems... they completely misdiagnose, just say it's muscle ache, posture, blah blah, and fail to even mention to possibility of a disc or scan. They are bastards and caused me to mess my back up. I'm only 19.
Anyways I'd recommend an MRI if you haven't had already. Goodluck
I had a large period off work and 'rested' and it didn't so a lot, but I spoke with physiodirect and they were quite helpful, gave me excercises that could help out.
It's not a long-term fix though and I am having another 'episode' of back pain where it will probably culminate into more time off.
I'm only 22 so it's a bit of a shitter. May just go with bupa, at least that way I may get someone qualified and useful giving out advice!
How long have you had it for? I've been out completely for about 6 months, that is with sciatica and the disc injury, though I had back problems since December 08.
Do you have a lot of back pain or leg pain? My symptoms are almost exclusively tingling which comes and goes. No shooting pain anymore, sometimes a little back pain/soreness.
Yeah it sucks to have it so young... but age is on our side! I have no insurance but have seen a private chiropractor has been really good and (continued)
I had some other minor back complaints before and then all of a sudden it just...came on.
I was off for 3 weeks and it did improve a bit etc.
My pain is on the right side and it's not the spine but to the right of it. If I walk it feels weak and pain is at the top of the leg above the buttocks. It will just get pain shooting down the leg and will give way so I fall over.
Mostly it's pain and sorness, not a whole lot of tingling.
I may go see a chiropractor tbh. It's bad today so i'm led down.
Yeah it usual is gradual. It took 3 months after I originally hurt my back and many doctor/physiotherapist visits (giving bad advice) before one day in March I woke up with sciatica down my leg - I'd finally herniated it. Mine is typically on the left.
Ouch, that sounds really bad. When did the pain in the leg first come on? Walking is good if you can manage it and you need to do some extension exercises to try and centralise that pain. Does it hurt to bend forward, raise the leg out straight?
he diagnosed the problem properly in March this year with a physical examination, after the GPs and physios had fucked me over ('back strain'). I do exercises for it every day and a lot of walking. If you pressure the NHS you can get an MRI relatively quickly - though they are just slow and unhelpful as a rule (esp where money is involved).
Nope, no surgery. Mine is improving just really slowly. Out of work/uni completely to get it better. I see you're at Hull/York Uni? I'm at Leeds =)
I do a lot of walking too with the dog and in my job, so when it comes on it means I am useless for work.
I don't think an MRI would be worth it until I see a chriopractor which is -tbh- what I should have done before.
I was at Hull/York -my course demanded to go between the two- but I graduated last year so I work full time now. Live down in Gloucestershire now. I sometimes miss the north...better nightlife!
If it's a disc problem, it is going to be long term.... in a couple of week's it'll be 7 months now for me. You'll have to come up with a routine that allows you to control your symtpoms and eventually allow them to ease and fade. That's what I'm doing and still it won't go away! It can be a very stubborn problem to fix.
See a good chiropractor if you can and push a GP for an MRI. You say it's acute, if so, it's really important now that you stop doing ANYTHING that feels like it's making it..
worse. Also use ice for 20 minutes at a time, 3 times a day. If you see a chiro he'll probably set you a rehab routine including exercises and ice packs.
Congrats on graduating... I'm an undergraduate who is taking this year off because of my disc issues - it sounds tough if you have to work full time with a bad back, you may have to take a lot of time out ideally to fix this if you have to do strenous things... what sort of work do you do?
I have the same thing.... 2 herniated discs but I forget which ones he told me now... My doctor said I need surgery to. My little toes and heel have been numb for almost three months now too and my calf muscel is always cramped with pain in my foot and thighs
I tried chiropracty, massage, epidurals, exercise, etc. If you have low back pain, mid-back pain, or whatever it may be, there is a really great read called "Healing Back Pain" by Dr. John Sarno. It conveys the most Responsible Content on the matter that I have ever come across and is NOT "about" anatomy in general. You can google his name - don't have to buy the book. P.S. I've had 2 discectomies in the past - didn't know better, and.....yeah, it's a really worthwhile read.
See a spine specialist first as i did possibly some nerve block injections see if this helps. I have tried everything have a large segregated disc sitting on y sciatica and my left leg from knee down has been numb now for 4 months,
Apparently i now have degenerative disc disease and my MRI shows discs are black
I go for surgery on January 15th to remove the segregated portion of the disc(L5/S1) that is applied to the sciatica and hopefully i will regain feeling in leg lol.
It works with respect to relief of pain and neurological symptoms or deficit. The removal of nucleus if done from center causes collapse of disc. WE have weighed all removed nucleus, normally it is 8-10 gms. WE remove commonaly 3gms. If more is removed or central part is removed it collapses over time and u may need a replacement at a later date.
I hate it! We've all got back problems! Yes I know what the pain can do! Holy Moley! I'm off work for the 3rd time! Flipping disc! Siatica!! God what a life!!! No money coming in & bills to pay! I'm not going to tell you all about my back problems! Cuz some folks on here have had far worse than me! Love to all. Lol
Ricardo20609 1 month ago
I'm hoping and praying that I get to have this surgery
desit1969 3 months ago
@desit1969 me to, my pain by far 20 out of 10 i havent been able to walk for 5 months and im only 19, so i cant work or anything.
RobbieUKSF 1 month ago
@coyote165a i dont know. the creator of this video might be able to answer tjat queation for you.
samuraigaru 6 months ago
Screw that I would be put out if they were doing surgery on my back. I have sciatica with no insurance so we don't actually know the cause, but when if flares up I can't even get out of bed...-_-
NumberBubbles 8 months ago
I've had l5s1 huge bulge hitting my theca and s1 nerve root for over 4 years now due to a step giving way on me i came crashig down hard had shopping in both hands at the time i couldnt break my fall it hurt then the bulging disk is a killer the pain is dreadful it's the worst pain I've ever had in my life the oxycontin is the only thing that's helped and anti inflammatory tabs I don't really fancy germ cut open and panelbeated it just seems the pain is a tolarance thing over time try to reduc
wheresthechiks 1 year ago
i have bad sciatica, i can hardly move,im now being refered to a spine specialist and am going to physiopherapy but not getting any better i just dont know what to do :(
shaneot18 1 year ago
wow wish this was an option for me ! I had a discectomy 6 years ago on the right side after a year of constant pain and depression. I recovered well and no further probs BUT then three years ago the left side L4/5 also bulged out this time I didnt wait so long and had another discectomy however my recovery was awful I suffered dreadful depression and now on the left side I am again in pain all in the leg this time its sciatica.Im so fed up and very scared.
utughr 1 year ago
I still have sciatica despite physio and potent meds. It's not that bad, but on some days it just gets out of hand.....epidural is next up on the list before evenautl surgery
Marmalade000000 1 year ago
I'm getting surgery for a S1 L5 disc heirniation next week. This is a last resort since the epidural injections and Physical Therapy hasn't worked. I can't sit for more than a couple minites because of the pain in my right leg. I'm really hoping this doesn't cause any side affects. How long can I expect to recover from surgery?
Brisoup1 1 year ago
i go for surgery on friday using general instead of local and its gonna take 1hr30mins
i am scared
mrsseancarter69 1 year ago
I just had mine 3 days ago except I was knocked out. Anesthesia is soo weird
dizkoteck 1 year ago
what are the risk of becoming Paralysed ?
dacial0gan 1 year ago
sir! i am 27 years old professional bodybuilder. I go to gym 6 days a week. I often suffer with this pain like once in 3 months. and it vanishes with in 5-6 days... but Now i cant take this anymore. Sir i need your advice should i go for this surgery. and does this surgery effect in my bodybuilding career.. Help
rahullahiri 1 year ago
@rahullahiri i suffer from sciatica before and it went away when i started riding my bike a lot, what I do when i ride my bike is i set it the max gear and keep on pedaling non-stop for 5 mile straight. After a while my legs became stronger and I also did some core workout which also helped a lot. I think your upper body is just too heavy assuming your an bodybuilder. I am also an heavy set guy 6'2 285 pounds. I sugget you look for alternate methods. Just my opinion/suggestion
aznbigboyjo3 1 year ago
rahullahiri @aznbigboyjo3 thanks buddy... i got it... i should do more lower body exercise as well as lower back.... thanks
rahullahiri 1 year ago
sir! i am 27 years old professional bodybuilder. I go to gym 6 days a week. I often suffer with this pain like once in 3 months. and it vanishes with in 5-6 days... but Now i cant take this anymore. Sir i need your advice should i go for this surgery. and does this surgery effect in my bodybuilding career.. Help
rahullahiri 1 year ago
Interesting, but scary. This would have to be the last resort.. I've heard more complaints than success stories when it comes to back surgery...
My husband has herniated disk on L3,L4, & L5. One of .his disc is herniated up to 6mm. He couldn't walk,work and he was constantly agitated...
He stopped eating late @ night, fast foods, sweets, and drank lots of water. along the way he lost 15-20 lbs. his back pain disappeared and he's back to normal. thank goodness.
samuraigaru 1 year ago
@samuraigaru
What he did is right, should have done in first place. But this does not reflect anything on surgery. Surgery is indicated in specific cases. Please do not mix up issues. Complaints than success is because MOSt patients do surgery NOT when told but as last resort. A surgeon is more knowledgable any way, but patients have a choice.
drgorewebscom 1 year ago
@samuraigaru NO SOUND ON THIS VIDEO? WHY ?
COYOTE165A 6 months ago
@samuraigaru OMG. Congratulation. wowww... great to hear can come out of LBP w/o operation. a very rare case. I am going to drink more water yet I am ready for Op. so stressing , painful and embarrassement to walk limping :)
mayaforpeaceful 4 months ago
I absolutely wish that I would be recommended for this surgery. As long as I can walk, doctors want to be cautious about it. My hamstring is tight, knee and hip are sore, and exercise is totally hit and miss for making me feel a bit better or worse. The muscles of my lower body (lower back especially) have become asymetric. It sucks.
newguy33X 1 year ago
@newguy33X I would like to suggest you have enough evidence to think that your nerve is not functioning properly so u need attention from a surgeon who knows about this. U can choose some one who does miss surgery. B TW why u waiting for recommendation
drgorewebscom 1 year ago
@drgorewebscom I'm not really waiting for recommmendation. I've been told by several doctors that I won't get it because I'm mobile. They say there are too many risks, that the back is too tricky and too many things can go wrong. They'll get better over the years, so I'm hoping it'll be very simple before I'm too old to really enjoy the benefits.
newguy33X 1 year ago
@newguy33X
That is ok, you can enjoy both ways.
drgorewebscom 1 year ago
@newguy33X
How old are you?
dizkoteck 1 year ago
@dizkoteck just under 30
newguy33X 1 year ago
@newguy33X
Im 28, How bad is your sciatica?
dizkoteck 1 year ago
@dizkoteck It's always there, and can flare up badly if I sit too much, lift too much, or try to exercise my back to strengthen the muscles surrounding it that have weakened (that's very hit and miss). I've been told I look like I walk normally for the most part, but it feels awkward, with one leg automatically moving more towards the center line of my body to support most of the weight and the other being stiff and having to be forced a bit to make it all the way forward.
newguy33X 1 year ago
@newguy33X
Dude, you may be mobile but you are barely functional. You using the words "force" "stiff" and "flare ups" is enough. Ask yourself if you are happy with the way things are or the pain is excruciating enough ?
dizkoteck 1 year ago
@newguy33X i have pretty bad sciatica, and have had it for 4-5 months now havent been able to walk at all. the doctors keep recomending me to dif. people but nothing is being done. so hopefully i can get surgery and be done with it, its exscrutiating the pain.
RobbieUKSF 1 month ago
@RobbieUKSF Sorry to hear it. I know what it's like when it gets pretty bad: "Barely able to put on pants" bad.
newguy33X 1 month ago
i have the same L5S1 disc blown out and pinching my disc.
i am really scared to have surgery done, i can still snowboard, hike, work... but can be VERY painful (10of10) and sometimes leg numbing.
skeight976 2 years ago
Then nerve activity is an electrical activity. It varies all the time. Mechanical stresses are known to increase pain and numbness or pins and needles. If complaints are frequent and severe surgical correction is more rewarding. DO NOT UNDERGO SURGERY BECAUSE SURGEONS SAY, DO IT AS U NEED IT [WHEN U NEED IT]
drgorewebscom 2 years ago
I am dealing with that pain now, and they are thinking of recommending surgery?..is there a second opinion ? its been numberous times i came to primary dr. and ER for treatment....of chronic lower back pain.. Now it gotten worse than ever..and i cant tolorate the pain..
BabyCaponez 2 years ago
Interesting video and even more interesting the comments so for what it's worth here's my story.
My case was so bad 8 years ago I actually had to be rushed to hospital and had "open" surgery 2 days later. Instant pain relief but the complications from surgery took me 4 years to deal with so this form of surgery looks way better.
Major relapse 1 year ago, this time I chose no surgery, no medications, just specific exercises. Extreme pain for 11 months but has now come right and very strong.
cspace1234nz 2 years ago
IT is heartening to see you have relief now. I would mention one MAIN thing, that is exercises per se never relieve pain on their own, unless they are for weak muscles. Pain coming from NERVE needs medication or occasionally surgery. IT is well known that natural resolution of pain is known, but in present day world with economic considerations are heavy both for patients and for surgeons so surgery is chosen at times as a rapid recovery tool. All the best!!!!
drgorewebscom 2 years ago
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@drgorewebscom : sir! i am 27 years old professional bodybuilder. I go to gym 6 days a week. I often suffer with this pain like once in 3 months. and it vanishes with in 5-6 days... but Now i cant take this anymore. Sir i need your advice should i go for this surgery. and does this surgery effect in my bodybuilding career.. Help
rahullahiri 1 year ago
Yes well we are not disagreeing, there is a time for everything it seems.
My point about appropriate exercise is that even if immediate relief is minimal the lower back area in particular requires constant mobilisation to help avoid worsening the complaint. The other thing about it is that there are various anatomical reasons why the problem occurred in the first place and the slow but sure correction of those issues are crucial.
No doubt this form of surgery is less invasive than previous.
cspace1234nz 2 years ago
Omg! This is not microdiscectomy is it? Im going for that surgery in two weeks coz of a 7mm disc herniation. The 1st part of your video is scary but the last part is crazy amazing. And u were awake too. What was that thing that they got? disc piece ? Its gigantic. U look great after. How long did u recover. Im glad u had a successful operation. Cant wait to hear back from u. Discomfort after procedure?
jaeque03 2 years ago
i had this operation when i was 25 years old. before i got it done i was in worst pain than having a baby but constantly. straight away after my operation no pain at all, not even from the operation, amazing i felt the operation pain was nothing compared to what i wasgoing through before
diannah24 2 years ago
i got it done in canberra, australia
diannah24 2 years ago
i am happy to note u have had this relief and u have benefitted from this new technology. I am also happy that you have stated the simple truth in plain words, thanks for ur encouragement to others who suffer for want of access to this technique.
drgorewebscom 2 years ago
Where do they operate? I live in Norway, and here doctors say that this operation has bad prognosis. So pain killers and lame exercises here I am...
bacek13 2 years ago
Well you were correct, i've been taken meds and the pain remains. Spoke to doctor again today and have been signed off of work for a week. They have increased the dosage but he did mention the nerve roots in leg. So I've got to lie in bed flat on my back for a week and see what happens then. What a thrilling existence this is!
WoodlandAsh 2 years ago
disc theory is really full of holes. but we have never ever claimed that we are know alls. we are NOT gods we are tariend specialists who understand matter better than patients.
we make a attampt to relive agony and pain. we have NO cure.
drgorewebscom 2 years ago
LAbackandbody should stop promoting his obscure works on here.
as for disc theory.
I think I have acute disc prolapse. I saw two of my official GP's who said it was my posture causing pain, then the other day I could not get out of bed or move my right leg as the pain was excrutiating. I am currently on co-codamol, ibuprofen and diazepam to relieve the pain but i find it gets less effective each day and I worry what will happen when it runs out? Will I need an MRI or what would you suspect?
WoodlandAsh 2 years ago
The pain in leg is due to changes around nerve roots in leg. It is called neuralgia and is not relieved by ibu or diazepam. U may try gabapentin. If pain is more below knee and is sharp cutting and well localised associated with numbness or tingling u may need an mri to understand it. if pain is more in back than leg then u may do back bending exercises in prone [face down] lying down . That is u raise ur shoulders when u are lying face down and look up to sky.pain may centralise and stop.
drgorewebscom 2 years ago
really sorry to hear about your disc probs. i have a herniated disc, l5/s1, t oo. I see you are in the uk? The GP's fucked me over too... from what I've heard this is very common especially when it comes to back and disc problems... they completely misdiagnose, just say it's muscle ache, posture, blah blah, and fail to even mention to possibility of a disc or scan. They are bastards and caused me to mess my back up. I'm only 19.
Anyways I'd recommend an MRI if you haven't had already. Goodluck
johnbr59 2 years ago
Yes, they aren't the best here.
I had a large period off work and 'rested' and it didn't so a lot, but I spoke with physiodirect and they were quite helpful, gave me excercises that could help out.
It's not a long-term fix though and I am having another 'episode' of back pain where it will probably culminate into more time off.
I'm only 22 so it's a bit of a shitter. May just go with bupa, at least that way I may get someone qualified and useful giving out advice!
I presume you will have surgery
WoodlandAsh 2 years ago
How long have you had it for? I've been out completely for about 6 months, that is with sciatica and the disc injury, though I had back problems since December 08.
Do you have a lot of back pain or leg pain? My symptoms are almost exclusively tingling which comes and goes. No shooting pain anymore, sometimes a little back pain/soreness.
Yeah it sucks to have it so young... but age is on our side! I have no insurance but have seen a private chiropractor has been really good and (continued)
johnbr59 2 years ago
I had some other minor back complaints before and then all of a sudden it just...came on.
I was off for 3 weeks and it did improve a bit etc.
My pain is on the right side and it's not the spine but to the right of it. If I walk it feels weak and pain is at the top of the leg above the buttocks. It will just get pain shooting down the leg and will give way so I fall over.
Mostly it's pain and sorness, not a whole lot of tingling.
I may go see a chiropractor tbh. It's bad today so i'm led down.
WoodlandAsh 2 years ago
Yeah it usual is gradual. It took 3 months after I originally hurt my back and many doctor/physiotherapist visits (giving bad advice) before one day in March I woke up with sciatica down my leg - I'd finally herniated it. Mine is typically on the left.
Ouch, that sounds really bad. When did the pain in the leg first come on? Walking is good if you can manage it and you need to do some extension exercises to try and centralise that pain. Does it hurt to bend forward, raise the leg out straight?
johnbr59 2 years ago
he diagnosed the problem properly in March this year with a physical examination, after the GPs and physios had fucked me over ('back strain'). I do exercises for it every day and a lot of walking. If you pressure the NHS you can get an MRI relatively quickly - though they are just slow and unhelpful as a rule (esp where money is involved).
Nope, no surgery. Mine is improving just really slowly. Out of work/uni completely to get it better. I see you're at Hull/York Uni? I'm at Leeds =)
johnbr59 2 years ago
and when i say where money is involved - I mean MRI is expensive process so they're so reluctant to give you one!
johnbr59 2 years ago
I do a lot of walking too with the dog and in my job, so when it comes on it means I am useless for work.
I don't think an MRI would be worth it until I see a chriopractor which is -tbh- what I should have done before.
I was at Hull/York -my course demanded to go between the two- but I graduated last year so I work full time now. Live down in Gloucestershire now. I sometimes miss the north...better nightlife!
WoodlandAsh 2 years ago
If it's a disc problem, it is going to be long term.... in a couple of week's it'll be 7 months now for me. You'll have to come up with a routine that allows you to control your symtpoms and eventually allow them to ease and fade. That's what I'm doing and still it won't go away! It can be a very stubborn problem to fix.
See a good chiropractor if you can and push a GP for an MRI. You say it's acute, if so, it's really important now that you stop doing ANYTHING that feels like it's making it..
johnbr59 2 years ago
worse. Also use ice for 20 minutes at a time, 3 times a day. If you see a chiro he'll probably set you a rehab routine including exercises and ice packs.
Congrats on graduating... I'm an undergraduate who is taking this year off because of my disc issues - it sounds tough if you have to work full time with a bad back, you may have to take a lot of time out ideally to fix this if you have to do strenous things... what sort of work do you do?
Yes, North rles =) goodluck
johnbr59 2 years ago
I have the same thing.... 2 herniated discs but I forget which ones he told me now... My doctor said I need surgery to. My little toes and heel have been numb for almost three months now too and my calf muscel is always cramped with pain in my foot and thighs
oilerman9406 3 years ago
you may be benefitted by pain management if u only have a senitised nerve. otherwise with nerve dysfunction u may need surgery
drgorewebscom 2 years ago
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I tried chiropracty, massage, epidurals, exercise, etc. If you have low back pain, mid-back pain, or whatever it may be, there is a really great read called "Healing Back Pain" by Dr. John Sarno. It conveys the most Responsible Content on the matter that I have ever come across and is NOT "about" anatomy in general. You can google his name - don't have to buy the book. P.S. I've had 2 discectomies in the past - didn't know better, and.....yeah, it's a really worthwhile read.
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itrainsinoctober 3 years ago
Why is there no sound??
davisbillpam 3 years ago
This video is of surgery done in india so language is not english but hindi or marathi so no sound and also to make video upload file smaller
drgorewebscom 3 years ago
help!!! i have very bad sciata PAIN in my left leg calf and foot, i have 2 hertia disk, any help?
beverlypartee 3 years ago
See a spine specialist first as i did possibly some nerve block injections see if this helps. I have tried everything have a large segregated disc sitting on y sciatica and my left leg from knee down has been numb now for 4 months,
Apparently i now have degenerative disc disease and my MRI shows discs are black
I go for surgery on January 15th to remove the segregated portion of the disc(L5/S1) that is applied to the sciatica and hopefully i will regain feeling in leg lol.
D1GGY 3 years ago
Hi D1GGY,
Is it possible if you can let me know how the surgery goes & if you feeling any better.
Regards
Zak
hakeem2006 2 years ago
you need to see a spine specialist and get opinion which may be nerve root blocka and may be surgery if pain is severe.
drgorewebscom 3 years ago
does it work , and does it have any side affects because of the removal of the disc nucleus.....
Baker21133 3 years ago
It works with respect to relief of pain and neurological symptoms or deficit. The removal of nucleus if done from center causes collapse of disc. WE have weighed all removed nucleus, normally it is 8-10 gms. WE remove commonaly 3gms. If more is removed or central part is removed it collapses over time and u may need a replacement at a later date.
drgorewebscom 3 years ago
What is this procedure called?
ablock0918 3 years ago
This procedure is removal of disc nucleus . It is called as endoscopic minimally invasive disc surgery under local anesthesia
drgorewebscom 3 years ago