I have been diagnosed with a disc protrusion in the L3-L4 position. I have read alot on this but I still dont understand some things. Can this condition heal it's self? Or is this a problem I am stuck with forever? I have severe marked pain in both my back and left leg. I am worried that injections will not help me, Since I have had this injury for over a year, with no treatment. I guess my dr. didn't believe I had the pain until, I got real forceful and told them I wanted my back checked. So they did an MRI, and found the protrusion. I have an appointment with the pain dr. on the 30th to find out if I am a good canidate for injections. mostly I really need to know, can this injury heal it's self?
2006-11-26 08:52:36 · 4 answers · asked by debilee66 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Well Deb lucky you, running into me. I've had surgery eight times in this area: the answers are No, it won't heal and No the injections won't heal and you do need surgery, your life as you know it is over.
This is why I'm so darned smart, I'm always in school because I can hardly walk and, it's getting worse. I have 32 screws in my spine and about eight cadaver bones, thank God for generous people. Good luck
2006-11-26 09:38:45 · answer #1 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It will not heal itself. surgery should be a LAST RESORT. Injections can give short-term relief only. Have you tried Physical Therapy? PT helps strengthen the area around the injury via special exercises and specific therapy treatments. Also, try alternative therapies as well as pain management. Deep breathing exercises, visualization exercises, Music and/or aromatherapy, Reiki, and acupuncture are all treatments you can try. These types of therapies help relax the muscles, so your pain medication will be more effective. Most important: keep a positive attitude. Laugh often, the endorphin release is good for pain. I know some of these sound silly...but I live with severe chronic pain, and all these ideas help. Best of luck to you.
2006-11-26 10:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sher 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
only treatment in this case is, that go for L4-L5 Micro discectomy,that's only hope
2016-03-12 23:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are stuck with it ,if it is real bad you could probably have surgery.
I have had the steroid injections directly in to my spine, worked for awhile
2006-11-26 09:02:14 · answer #4 · answered by rita 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋