Herniated discs

[MAXX]

I thought my rotator cuff tear was bad pain(couldn't sleep well for 3 nights) but you must be going through hell with that. I don't have anything to add really no experience with bad herniated discs. Had a minor one in my neck once but that got better only feel it once and awhile.

[Bindare_Dundat]

Any of you ever deal with this?  I have two and my back has literally shifted to the side.  Been in PT for a week trying to shift it back but after the last session I think it has gotten worse.  Pain like I have never felt.  Rolling out of bed on my side and all of a sudden excruciating pain.  Once I stand up, its killer.  I hope I don't have to have surgery, but it is unbearable.  Figured some of you would have dealt with it in the past or possibly now.  I am also trying to manage it without the pain killers which makes it even worse.

l4 and l5 for me. took me 5 years to start feeling normal again. the only thing that helped was actually staying active and going back to the gym, which I avoided for 2 years because of the pain. also used a chiropractor and message therapy for a bit.

Good luck. I know how much this can suck.

[Marty Champions]

irongrip is lacking minerals n water

[honest]

had replacement at three levels cervical, 9 years post op best thing i ever done living with pain on that level wasn't an option for me. i have my days but happy with the results mine were crushed or degenerated from rugby and also heavy squats presses etc.  Avoid surgery but where you can't go with disc replacement over fusion you can live a more active post op life.

[Irongrip400]

I had another MRI Friday and will get the results then, but the doctor and PT both said herniated discs. The reason they said that is because my body is actually “shifted” to one side. My hips are 2” shifted over and if I try and straighten back to normal there’s immense pain (more than what I’ve got just because). They tried to shift it over but nothing has worked. I’ll assume I’ll get better answers and recommendations once I meet with the doctor tomorrow. I’ll be picking yalls brains again.

[SF1900]

PIP Iron Grip!

[Irongrip400]

PIP Iron Grip!

Fuck you, see you at the 5 o'clock AutoZone shift chump! 

[SF1900]

Fuck you, see you at the 5 o'clock AutoZone shift chump! 

Don't forget to wear the appropriate dress attire.

[Irongrip400]

Well, it's official, two fucked up discs, they actually got worse after the procedure and after being in the hospital.  Evidently the inflammation was so bad it caused the discs to shift out of place.  They are going to do an epidural to try and get rid of the inflammation so that I can continue PT.  If that doesn't work, they will have to do some "minimally invasive procedure" and shave off the portions of the disc that are touching the nerves.  L4 it's touching one nerve and S1 it's touching both.  Shit is brutal, especially when it locks up.  Anyone have any experience with the disc shaving procedure?

[Agnostic007]

Well, it's official, two fucked up discs, they actually got worse after the procedure and after being in the hospital.  Evidently the inflammation was so bad it caused the discs to shift out of place.  They are going to do an epidural to try and get rid of the inflammation so that I can continue PT.  If that doesn't work, they will have to do some "minimally invasive procedure" and shave off the portions of the disc that are touching the nerves.  L4 it's touching one nerve and S1 it's touching both.  Shit is brutal, especially when it locks up.  Anyone have any experience with the disc shaving procedure?

For what it's worth, and I say this knowing each individual back problem, while sharing similar traits are always unique.. I've had several friends undergo the minimally invasive surgery for back issues and can't say enough about how much better they feel and wish they had done it sooner. So if that is what is recommended, it may not be a bad idea. They have come a long way in just a few years.

[honest]

Even with total disc replacement, the surgery was well worth having. Don't hold off. Just get it done and the sooner the better recovery wise, especially when it comes to nerve damage,