In August, I had two MRI'S: a t-spine and an L-spine both w/o Contrast. I have a bulging disc at T11-T12. The doctors states" No evidence for spinal or foraminal stenosis. No focal disc herniation". I hurt 24/seven. I am currently in Physical Therepy order by my ORTH. but from what i have read and heard from others it isn't that encouraging. I fear i may be facing surgery down the road especially if i am involved in additonal car accidents. Someone hit us so this was the result. Should I request my doctor order a mallogram(SP?) I feel i can no longer trust my md because of past experience but should i get a second opinion from another orthepaedic? I am really confused. So much especially with the insurance wanting to settle and everything. Any adivise?
2007-02-06 04:02:12 · 5 answers · asked by aubrie27 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Don't insult a cop. That would be my best advice after don't shoot near people as warning shots.
2007-02-06 04:05:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A bulging disc can definately cause a large amount of very severe pain. Now in your report where it says spinal or foramina stenosis all they are looking at is weather or not your spinal column's vertical canal is within normal limits and if the exiting whole for the spinal nerve root is within normal limits. Your disc may be, and likely is, pressing against the fat tissue in your vertebral foramen which is pressing against a nerve. Another possible cause would be pressure on stretching on the reccurent mennigeal branch of the mixed spinal nerve root. Either way you don't need stenosis to have pain from a bulging disc.
As far as the mylogram (what I think you are asking about), I would reccomend against it. Your problem isn't likely to involve the cerebrospinal fluid, CSF, leaks or flow blockages which is what a mylogram shows. Also between the lumbar, inversion, and material now in your CSF flud there are TONS of possible complications and pain that will follow. From what I have heard from people that have had them none have said it was worth it.
My advice, and I will admit I am biased, is to visit a chiropractor. They work with disc patients all the time. There are specific procedures and techniques used to pull the disc back into place and to reduce the inflamation of the nerve and swelling associated with it.
Now my bias is that I worked for a DC for about 2 years and am not enrolled in and attending a chiropractic college. But having said that I definately suggest it, I have seen it work and it does just that, work.
2007-02-06 05:58:59 · answer #2 · answered by Casey F 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was hit by a drunk driver 13 years ago. Just this past 3 months did I find a doctor that actually listened to me. I have bulging discs and a pinched nerve at the c2 disc. That is at the base of your skull. For years doctors told me I should not be in pain. I have gone through physical therapy 5 different times. It is a joke and a waste of your time.. Quit. It really only works for certain ailments. Not like the one you have. I have gone through massage therapy etc. Everything you can imagine. But the best thing that ever happened to me was to find a doctor that LISTENED.
That is what you need. You need to see a pain specialist. That is where I went. I had 2 mri's and went through many doctors until I found this one. I was losing my relationship and my job. I was always in pain and was so angry and depressed because of it. I was on different anti-depressents, and anti-anxiety meds.
I am still in pain but now I have a doctor who is working with me to help and minimize that pain as much as possible. Which is all I have ever asked. Now no more anti-depressents.
Sorry about the long answer. In short. Get a doctor that really listens to you. And do not feel bad about switching. This is YOUR health. Do not let them push you around. Keep searching until you find the right one. It will totally change you life.
The best of luck. to you!
2007-02-06 04:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by Should be Working! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be polyneuropathy. My friend has it and it is constant. Check out below, mention it to your dr.
Polyneuropathy is a neurological disorder that occurs when many peripheral nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously. It may be acute and appear without warning, or chronic and develop gradually over a longer period of time. Many polyneuropathies have both motor and sensory involvement and some have autonomic dysfunction. These disorders are often symmetric and frequently involve distal extremities. There is a very large differential for polyneuropathy.
2007-02-06 04:14:52 · answer #4 · answered by Mickey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not settle with the insurance company until YOU are alright. It may take a long time, but your medical bills would be covered. Once you accept a settlement, you are on your own for any future treatments. If surgery is the answer, do it. Anything is better than having terrible pain.
don't be pushed into signing anything unless you are really sure that you are alright. Best wishes.
2007-02-13 17:51:16 · answer #5 · answered by tylernmi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋