Re: Re: Slipped discs

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Ken. Thanks for sharing. I'm sorry your surgery didn't work. I

understand trying anything to get rid of the pain. Have you found anything that

helps now?

Ken wrote:

It sounds like you have more or less exactly what I had. The epidurals I have

had have indeed only been temporary, lasted about 6 weeks.

[Guest guest]

Ken wrote:

>> Does anyone have slipped discs in their lower back that cause extreme pain,

numbness in the leg and a feeling like you hit your funny bone? That electric

shock feeling.

>>

>> I hear the epidural shots just help short-term for pain. I want this fixed.

What kind of doctor can fix this? How have you fixed yours?

>>

>> Thank you!

Ken,

I have slipped disc with no impingement. It sounds like you have have

impingement which means swelling or the vertabrae is impinging on a nerve. I

have had RAZ procedure (they remove scar tissue) through an outpatient

procedure, releasing the pressure.

I have had the epidural shots but realize after three, and they don't work, then

something else needs to be done.

You need to see a spinal specialist to see if they can do microsurgery or

something else conservative. This will not go away so you will need a

specialist to

follow you. I would also make sure you get a second opinion if surgery is

suggested.

So, go to the specialist and ask your option. I would not go to a chiopractor

because this might cause more problems. Manipulation at this time might harm

or make your condition worse.

If it is inflammatory, getting the swelling down is important, if not, there are

surgical options that can be microsurgery if you have impingement.

Good Luck, let us know what the specialist says. Bennie]