http://www.herniatedlumbardisk.com Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery and Treatment Options Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:50:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.herniatedlumbardisk.com/herniated-disc-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-20460 Miled Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:50:35 +0000 http://www.herniatedlumbardisk.com/?page_id=32#comment-20460 I'm 36 yrs old, very active and I work out almost daily,I suffered from a pinched nerve on the right side that got to me mid September 2011 and developed extremely fast, in 5 days i could hardly walk straight for a minute without having to sit, yet even when I sit I used to bend over and pull my leg towards me just to relief a bit the pain, during that I did the MRI which showed clearly the herniated disc at L4 L5 level along with the pinched nerve. The doctor after looking at the MRI he immediately recommended the surgery advising that no pain killers would relief or make the pain go away yet medication would have side effects on other parts and the pinched nerve pain will remain. So, I decided to go under operation which took place on 26 sept 2011, it took almost 3 hours, and 5 hours after that I stood up and walked normally as if it didn't happen! I followed literary the doctors orders, had 3 weeks sick leave from work, I started walking around 10 to 15 minutes daily after the 4th day then underwent 12 sessions of physiotherapy and now after almost 4 months I'm back to exercising gym, swimming, and jogging, certainly I,m going very easy till complete recovery and I always follow my body as it will tell you when you need to rest. I have no pain but continuous discomfort, the discomfort goes and come but for me the surgery was the optimum choice instead-of all the medications and so, I sometimes feel very little pain in my right leg, but I think after having such, we learn how exactly we should sit, sleep and lift up things in a healthy way, I do wish everyone the best of luck and health and make sure if lucky to choose a reputable doctor. (it's very important to keep constant weight) I’m 36 yrs old, very active and I work out almost daily,I suffered from a pinched nerve on the right side that got to me mid September 2011 and developed extremely fast, in 5 days i could hardly walk straight for a minute without having to sit, yet even when I sit I used to bend over and pull my leg towards me just to relief a bit the pain, during that I did the MRI which showed clearly the herniated disc at L4 L5 level along with the pinched nerve. The doctor after looking at the MRI he immediately recommended the surgery advising that no pain killers would relief or make the pain go away yet medication would have side effects on other parts and the pinched nerve
pain will remain. So, I decided to go under operation which took place on 26 sept 2011, it took almost 3 hours, and 5 hours after that I stood up and walked normally as if it didn’t happen! I followed literary the doctors orders, had 3 weeks sick leave from work, I started walking around 10 to 15 minutes daily after the 4th day then underwent 12 sessions of physiotherapy and now after almost 4 months I’m back to exercising gym, swimming, and jogging, certainly I,m going very easy till complete recovery and I always follow my body as it will tell you when you need to rest. I have no pain but continuous discomfort, the discomfort goes and come but for me the surgery was the optimum choice instead-of all the medications and so, I sometimes feel very little pain in my right leg, but I think after having such, we learn how exactly we should sit, sleep and lift up things in a healthy way, I do wish everyone the best of luck and health and make sure if lucky to choose a reputable doctor. (it’s very important to keep constant weight)

]]> http://www.herniatedlumbardisk.com/herniated-disc-surgery/comment-page-1/#comment-15476 James Coble Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:59:22 +0000 http://www.herniatedlumbardisk.com/?page_id=32#comment-15476 I am 70 years old. I have a herniated disc at L4-L5. I have had numerous pain shots in my spine. Along with 2 ablations (burning the nerves) in the past 30 years, with little to no relief. I have been taking Tramadol (Ultram) for the past 20 years. It Masks the pain enough to allow me to mentally deal with the pain it doesn't cover. I have talked to a Nuero Surgeon after having an MRI done that clearly showed the Herniation. He basically refused to do the surgery because he could not quarantee me any relief. Shortly after that (1-2 years) I went to see an Orthopedic Surgeon who flatly refused to touch my back. The pain is getting worse to where the pain pills and my mental control are losing the battle. Idon't like the feeling I get from the pills (la la land). Any help I can Get would be appreciated. Thanks for listening. I am 70 years old. I have a herniated disc at L4-L5. I have had numerous pain shots
in my spine. Along with 2 ablations (burning the nerves) in the past 30 years, with little to no relief. I have been taking Tramadol (Ultram) for the past 20 years. It Masks the pain enough to allow me to mentally deal with the pain it doesn’t cover. I have talked to a Nuero Surgeon after having an MRI done that clearly showed the Herniation. He basically refused to do the surgery because he could not quarantee me any relief. Shortly after that (1-2 years) I went to see an Orthopedic Surgeon who flatly refused to touch my back. The pain is getting worse to where the pain pills and my mental control are losing the battle. Idon’t
like the feeling I get from the pills (la la land). Any help I can Get would be appreciated. Thanks for listening.

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