3 injections have been done & PT has been done also. @ wits end.feel like no hope.feel less of a wife and grandma.do need to lose weight,but i just cry
2006-09-14 10:42:22 · 6 answers · asked by mamma bird 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
as a chiropractor i see this type of scenario on a daily basis. i'm assuming the 'cushion' you are referring to is a disc that is worn away. this causes a problem because you lose the space between the two vertebrae and so there is no room for the nerves that exit between each vertebrae anymore. thus the nerves get 'pinched' and you end up with low back pain and usually pain, numbness, tingling, etc. into the leg(s)/buttocks. for those who have degenerative disc disease, disc herniation, disc bulging, etc.--normal chiropractic care can usually help with those problems. but there are also many people out there that have had this problem for many years and can't find relief with anything they try--including chiropractic.
but now there is a treatment that is perfect for that situation and the best part is: it's non-surgical and non-invasive. if you haven't heard of it yet it is called spinal decompression. this type of treatment focuses on disc injuries and the problems they cause. i use the DRX9000 spinal decompression system in my office and it works wonders for people with these types of injuries. the DRX9000 is fda approved and is the best decompression system available (there are cheap knock-offs that don't give the same results).
my recommendation would be to research this treatment and then contact someone (usually a chiro) who uses it in their office. i would just google "DRX9000" to find info on it and doctors in your area who may have it. this treament is able to encourage the disc to go back to it's normal orientation and also rebuild its height--which then takes the pressure off whatever nerve it is compressing.
this treatment is extremely effective for degenerative disc disease, disc bulging, herniation, etc. and also sciatica type of cases, especially if you haven't had surgery yet. i've had many patients who were scheduled for surgery, tried this treatment as a last resort, and then ended up cancelling their surgery altogether after treatment was completed. it really does work and that's what my recommendation would be for you, especially since it seems you have exhausted all other options.. good luck and hopefully this gives insight to others experiencing similar problems--there is a solution!!!
2006-09-15 20:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by moist1 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Look hang in there I know it is very hard and the pain is awful. I myself had a fusion and it failed and I deal with the pain all the time. I just found out that my nerves to my bladder has shut down and I have to Cathe rise my self three times a day. So it could get worse just hang in there and things will get better injections are not the answer and the weight is very much part of the problem you must lose some weight and get some physical therapy with the injections you will pull thru but you must have a good attitude about it as well.
2006-09-14 10:56:16 · answer #2 · answered by Barry G 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've been told if the first injection doesn't do any good, there is little chance of the others helping any either. One big factor that people frequently overlook is the affect of your posture and feet on lower back pain. Get yourself some Birkenstocks. Also, stand your ground about pain control, and know that under the law you are entitled to it.
2006-09-16 22:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by drbernice843 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Talk to your family Dr about referring you to Pain specialist. He/She will be able to give you medication options. Also its probably time to get another opinion... could be that surgery would help your case. Tell your Dr about the depression you are going through also.
Most important is to not lose hope, there are options and treatments out there to elleviate your pain.
It sounds as though in your case it may be a degenerative condition. If thats the case then you are going to have to get agressive in finding doctors and making them understand all of your symptoms. I know that pain can make you feel hopeless, but the situation is not at all hopeless.
2006-09-14 15:30:29 · answer #4 · answered by kitty.hicks 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Walking will help. You could look up pain clinics on the Internet and go to see one in your area. I have a patient that has back pain and just had surgery. She still has pain and has been suggested to see a doctor in a pain clinic. Unfortunately, she has refused. They can usually suggest a few things and help you alleviate your pain.
Do not let the pain get to you so that is all you do is cry. If you cannot get out of the "depression", please see your doctor to help give you something to get rid or ease your depression.
I will pray the pain clinic will help you and you will win over it.
Best wishes to you.
2006-09-14 10:47:45 · answer #5 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Go to a pain management specialist. They have methods besides injections that might help you. See
http://www.asahq.org/patientEducation/managepain.htm
I can sympathize with you totally, I am in a similar situation.
2006-09-14 18:47:15 · answer #6 · answered by G.V. 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋