Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Hey , I found out on Friday that I have DDD as well as the narrowing of my spinal cord canal. I go in Thursday for a procedure that will " pin point " exactly where the pain is coming from in my back with my herniated disc and then it will be sent over to a surgeon. I know the narrowing of my spinal cord canal can be repaired but I wasn't sure what they could or couldn't do for the DDD. I haven't talked to too many people that have had corrective surgery for the DDD. Debra B back surgeries I have the DDD in 3 lower back discs. Was also advised to probably never have surgery. Was told that with FM, I'd just be relocating the area of muscle fatigue and pain. As I've become more accustomed to sitting up with good posture (after spending 18 months in bed or recliner), my back is getting stronger. I have less of the painful spasms. Sounds like you've gotten good advice from that doctor, . Sucks to live with it, but sometimes there is no other choice. Jeanne in WI I went to -the- back specialist, Dr Carl Swan. It cost me $400.00 for a 15 minute consultation. He's very realistic and does not lean towards surgery to correct the problem, in his words, " I can take you out in the waiting room right now and show you several of my patients that have had 1 or more back surgeries and are no better off today " . His advice, live with it as best you can. My herniation is directly on the spinal cord, corrective surgery is too risky and the risk of paralysis is too high for me to go through with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I have DDD throughout my spine. The discs above and below my cervical fusion have now herniated with stenosis. The disc above my lumbar fusion done just in 10/07 has already herniated. With a immobile fusion, you are just asking for trouble. Too bad a surgeon won't tell you that. hugs, Annie in TN debra bunt dirkfan2@...> wrote: Hey , I found out on Friday that I have DDD as well as the narrowing of my spinal cord canal. I go in Thursday for a procedure that will " pin point " exactly where the pain is coming from in my back with my herniated disc and then it will be sent over to a surgeon. I know the narrowing of my spinal cord canal can be repaired but I wasn't sure what they could or couldn't do for the DDD. I haven't talked to too many people that have had corrective surgery for the DDD. Debra B back surgeries I have the DDD in 3 lower back discs. Was also advised to probably never have surgery. Was told that with FM, I'd just be relocating the area of muscle fatigue and pain. As I've become more accustomed to sitting up with good posture (after spending 18 months in bed or recliner), my back is getting stronger. I have less of the painful spasms. Sounds like you've gotten good advice from that doctor, . Sucks to live with it, but sometimes there is no other choice. Jeanne in WI I went to -the- back specialist, Dr Carl Swan. It cost me $400.00 for a 15 minute consultation. He's very realistic and does not lean towards surgery to correct the problem, in his words, " I can take you out in the waiting room right now and show you several of my patients that have had 1 or more back surgeries and are no better off today " . His advice, live with it as best you can. My herniation is directly on the spinal cord, corrective surgery is too risky and the risk of paralysis is too high for me to go through with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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