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Degenerative Disc Disease
Asked by R.L. from Los Angeles
on June 4, 2008
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I just found out that I have degenerative disc disease and may have to have disc replacement surgery. I have already had a Discectomy and then a fusion surgery. I'm no...
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- Hi R., I have had 2 discectomies in my lumbar area. Fortunately, everything has been fine. I truly understand your concerns. If you would like another opinion, I woul...
- We've seen positive results with degenerative disc disease using with the technology that I work with. See our website at www.thorpinstitute.com. At the very least...
- hi...i don't have the same thing - i've got spandylolisthesis. i'm scheduled for surgery in july and have never done this before. i'm terrified to leave my family an...
Bulging Disc
Asked by A. from Minneapolis
on May 21, 2008
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I have been diagnosed with a bulging disc L5-S1 and siatica via an MRI. I am wondering if anyone else has dealt with something similar and has advice. There are so man...
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- Hi I have the same condition as you have. I did everything that is on your list. Nothing help. I am not over weight, I weigh 120lbs and 5'2. For seven years I did al...
- I agree with the rest of the ladies about NOT having surgery. My husbands same discs were bad and had surgery and had to have another one and another, but could have b...
- I have the same thing. I went for physical therapy and cortisone shots. For me the shots worked pretty well. They also gave me some anti inflamatories and some pain me...
Degenerative Disc Disease
Asked by N.G. from Sacramento
on November 25, 2009
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Anybody know anyone thats had or has this?? My mom has 6bulging discs in her back & it was recommended that she have "cervical spine surgery"or they say she can eventu...
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- Ah, N., I had a crushed disc several years ago. It was so painful I could barely walk, and I was offered surgery by Kaiser almost right away. I said, "no, no, let's ...
- There are many more treatments that can help with this condition that are not invasive or as scary. Find a chiropractor that does spinal disk decompression - I know so...
- In my experience having worked fro chiropractors and being a massage therapist, sometimes surgery helps and sometimes it makes it worse. I would use surgery as a LAST...
Back Pain for 6 Years - Need Some Relief!
Asked by J.H. from Minneapolis
on August 11, 2009
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I have had back pain since my first pregnancy. It turns out I have degenerative disc disease. I have has 2 microdiscectomies, done physical therapy multiple times, I s...
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- My husband also has DDD (as does his mom). TAKE care of it now! She waited until she was in her 60's and had 3 major back surgeries. BUT there is a lot we have l...
- Hi J.. keep up with the NSAID's and add....Massage during your pregnacy this will help you greatly .... find a Licenced Massage Therapist that is certified in prenata...
- Take a look at T-tapp.com. Teresa Tapps is a physical therapist who designed workout routines. There is a try it before you buy it section where you can try some o...
Just Need to Vent a Little - Silly Husbands
Asked by L.C. from Dover
on September 29, 2011
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I love my husband, I really do. He is great in a bunch of ways, and on the whole I don't have too much to complain about.
But tonight, he really stuck his foot in ...
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- He wants to spend time with you. Id jump at the chance for a night out. Line up a weekly sitter and go join the league. He may have thought it would take your mind off...
- Silly guys. :-/ I wish you well with your biopsies.
- Aww, the thought is there but the timing stinks for sure :) He sounds like a sweetie. Lots of men wouldnt want their wife on the bowling team. Good luck on your bio...
Herniation in My Neck
Asked by B.D. from Washington DC
on November 19, 2008
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Hi moms~I just recently found out that I have 2 ruptured disks in my neck. I'm just starting to learn about all this stuff, so I am looking for any information or advi...
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- Hi, You could look for some Topricin Cream at a local Health Food store that has a pharmacy section. Some people swear by it. It helps with various kinds of pain an...
- Hi B., Sorry to hear about the ruptured disks. Although I didn't have ruptured disks in my neck, I did have them in my back and I know that the treatment for both ar...
- I have two partially herniated discs between C4,5,6 as the result of a car accident. I would make sure that you get a second or third opinion. One neuroseurgeon told...
Lower Back Pain, Knees and Feet
Asked by J.L. from Oklahoma City
on March 15, 2008
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I have been having lower back pain since the birth of my daughter 11 years ago. I am now seeing a physical therapist to help with the pain. I know that I have a bulg...
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- I have been going to a chiropractor for several years now. Did wonders for me during my pregnancy. Dr. Daniel Rowe, he is on Western just North of Memorial. He take...
- Hi Jennifer, I can certainly relate to back pain. I've had my own set of problems for the past 15 yrs. It didn't help when I gave birth to 9 and 10 pound boys. (n...
- Jennifer, The chiropractic office I go to is in Edmond. If you are interested let me know and I will give you the number. Adjustments do wonders for the body!!! I'...
Alternative Medicines in Northern Suburbs
Asked by J. from Chicago
on February 26, 2007
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My mom has had back problems for about the last 30 years and they don't seem to be getting better. She knows what causes most of the issues(arthritis, degenerative dis...
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- heartwood in evanston has good acupuncturists (terri clemens for example). there is also a woman in highland park named J. segall who is fantastic.
- Your Mom should do a combination of chiropractic, accupressure and accupuncture. They've done wonders for me!
- Hi J. I am a Chiropractor here in Evanston and would be happy to answer any questions that you may have. First of all, I see a lot of patients who have Degenerative...
I Don't Want the results!---ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS
Asked by J.M. from Philadelphia
on February 1, 2012
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OK so I had pain in my left side of my ribs the other day and it hurt to breathe. I thought it was nothing but everyone said I should see a doctor so I did...turned o...
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- Hang in there. Regardless of the results you will have your answers and can tackle the problem. I will keep you in my thoughts!
- How stressful. I'm so sorry you're going through this. My brother has ankylosing spondylitis and moved to a warm, dry climate, which helped him immensely. I'm not s...
- I actually know *exactly* how you feel right now. As I write this, I'm waiting for results from a biopsy I had done yesterday. I want to know, I NEED to know and at ...
Any Chiropracters Here?
Asked by C.C. from Houston
on March 8, 2012
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Injured my back in June 11 lifting a heavy tv. I have 2 pinched nerves in the L5 area. Granted it is now better than it was then. At that time...waking up every mor...
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- I am not a chiropractor, but I have been going since I was 17 (41 now) and YES it would help a lot. It would be much better than taking pain pills forever. If you have...
- It's more likely a herniated disc than a pinched nerve. And absolutely a chiropractor can help! That, ice, and massage therapy help me manage my lower back disc injury...
- I am not a chiropractor, but I have been helped by chiropractic adjustments several times. Just make sure you go to a good one!
