2007-02-07 13:08:58 · 10 answers · asked by blueeyesmom 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
The same doctor that just gave you your diagnosis should've given you your prognosis. You can do many things: visit an orthopedic or a neurologist to come up with a gameplan. Begin physical therapy - learn to strengthen the muscles that are apparently weak in your back causing the disc to herniate. A strong core can help in decreasing the inflamed disc. You could also have surgery (probably a laminectomy) to surgically decrease the size of the disc.
You have many more options than just the few I listed. Are you in a lot of pain? Do you experience numbing or weakness in your limbs? Do you have trouble doing everyday things? These are the things you should be discussing with your doctor to find out what the next step for you is.
Good luck!
2007-02-07 13:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The spinal cord can be a confusing structure. The areas you have described primarily help innervate the lumbosacral plexus by ramuses all throughout the lower extremities, but also do have accessory structures as well that help with autnomic pelvic functions and thoracic functions, which could have some to little contribution to the feelings in your back and neck but I highly doubt this. I'd ask your neurologist for these other symptoms you may be expericing.
2016-05-24 05:05:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have many decisions to make over the next few months. Then you will likely be living in chronic pain for the rest of your life. Having surgery doesn't always fix the problem, oftentimes it makes it worse, or nearby discs become bulged because of the pressure from the first one, it is a merry go round and I hope you will have better luck than me. I've had two neck surgeries with 3out of 7 vertabrae fused together,two low back,still live in chronic severe pain. Good luck.
2007-02-07 13:41:54 · answer #3 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does the doctor who diagnosed the herniated disc suggest? I would go for a second opinion, then follow their instructions.
2007-02-07 14:19:16 · answer #4 · answered by janejane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was just in the same boat as you.. On monday i just had surgery on my lowerback for the same exact problem you are having.. they removed 1/3 of my disk. L5-S1 was the disk.. it put me throught 8 months of pain.. i am still in some pain from the surgery but hopefully it will get better. Go and see a neurosuergon... i am only 18 and i am having back surgery..hopefully you are not as young as me
2007-02-07 13:30:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would find me a neurosurgeon. Orthopedic surgeons and others are able to do this work, but the neurosurgeon specializes in this area and is able to do a better job and to deal with cases that are a lot more involved.
2007-02-07 13:58:19 · answer #6 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take some pain medication,ice and lay down. Go see a neurologist to see what they think you should do. Surgery or physical therapy or both.
2007-02-07 13:13:57 · answer #7 · answered by ascendent2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consult a surgeon too. And or maybe a chiropractor. I don't know if that's an injury a chiropractor can treat but I'd check all the options.
2007-02-07 13:14:10 · answer #8 · answered by wbmgnow 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Consult with a neurosurgeon. He/she is best qualified to tell you IF surgery is needed or what type of therapy may help.
2007-02-07 13:12:27 · answer #9 · answered by ckm1956 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a really goog specialist.But beware.I've had many doctor nightmares.
2007-02-13 09:22:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋