I was recently diagnosed with ddd & told my discs @ L4-5 & L5-S1 were significantly worn.This seems excessive @ age 35? Waiting for CT scan results now.
2006-07-07 19:50:55 · 6 answers · asked by shtick 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
Pysiotherapy doesn't seem to cure the pain.6 weeks now.WCB doesn't recognize ddd as a compensable injury even while working in heavy industry {H.D. mech.}
2006-07-07 20:12:58 · update #1
yes, mine started around the same age. listen to ur dr. and exercise as much as u can...i found hydrotherapy very helpful. u get the workout without the impact, and the water feels good on ur back too!
take care!!!!
2006-07-07 20:40:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you had an accident or played sports when younger, it is not too young. I just had an operation on 2 discs in my neck, fusions, and I am 53, but it all started when I was in a car accident 25 years ago according to what the doctor said. I also have ddd. It does not mean you are getting old, it means the bones there have degenerated for some reason, not always age. I wish you the best. I had the surgery 8 weeks ago, and it is like night and day, I am so much better now.
2006-07-07 19:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by still learning at 56 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
35-40 is the most common age to have disc degeneration. But there is nothing much to be worry about. Only one thing keep in your mind surgery is the last option for the treatment, try physiotherapy it will help you alot. dont depend on pain killers
2006-07-07 19:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by VVK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At your age it is usually indicative of a genetic disposition. Have you talked with anyone else in your family to see if this has been a problem.
2006-07-07 19:53:49 · answer #4 · answered by Sonie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This can occur at that age.
2006-07-07 19:53:46 · answer #5 · answered by No! Freedom of speech is abused 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all. What is your job?
2006-07-07 19:53:26 · answer #6 · answered by cindycara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋