Re: Disc replacement - Has anyone had this done? Please help!

[Guest guest]

Coetta, as long as you can stand the pain and function well enough, don't

have the surgery. That's the same thing doctors and most of us will advise.

My wife and I just saw our spine doc yesterday, having the same problems.

His prescription was for physical therapy and a more healthy diet since

she's overweight (aren't we all, almost?). He doesn't even support a knee

surgery, which may be necessary soon. I absolutely believe that the muscles

need to be repaired in order to repair the back, and that means lots of

exercise. I don't know what her PT will say but we have a Gazelle and a

recumbent bike that will need more use, so we need to redesign our living

room so we can watch our soaps at the same time.

Dennis in eastexas

On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Coetta <horseinaroundgal@...> wrote:

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> Hi,

> Has anyone had a disc replacement? I have some herniated disc and my L5 S 1

> has arthritis and is herniated. The doc is talking about a disc replacement.

> I have been in alot of pain. I also have Lupus and fibro along with RA. He

> said he is not sure how these will complicate the surgery. Has anyone else

> had this done? I don't think I am going to do this. I am going to have a

> second opinion also. Thanks

> Coetta

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[Guest guest]

Thank you for the response Dennis. I have my vicodin for breakfast and then thru

out the day. I have pretty much decided not to do it. It is so scary. I also

need to lose weight. My meds don't help any, but it is hard to exercise when you

hurt so bad. I can't stand very long before my back is hurting so. I have done

injections and the radio frequency, but the injections make me so sick for a

couple of weeks , I just don't think they are worth it for no longer than they

last. Thank you again and good luck to you and your wife.

Coetta

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> > Hi,

> > Has anyone had a disc replacement? I have some herniated disc and my L5 S 1

> > has arthritis and is herniated. The doc is talking about a disc replacement.

> > I have been in alot of pain. I also have Lupus and fibro along with RA. He

> > said he is not sure how these will complicate the surgery. Has anyone else

> > had this done? I don't think I am going to do this. I am going to have a

> > second opinion also. Thanks

> > Coetta

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