Herniated disc pain, with some nerve compression,any relief, treatment that's effective without pain meds?

Question

after a car accident I had 4 herniated discs. I suffer severe headaches on the temperal lobes and at the occipital ridge. Neck has limited rom with pain/pinching after repeated movements. occassionally i experience pain/numbness/tingling/weakness in the left arm that radiates to the thumb and index finger. The area between the shoulder blades feels like buring pain and sometimes causes spasms of the Lats. I am exhausted can't sleep in any position without taking prescription meds and the next day feel unclear, groggy, easily irritated. I can't do what I have in the past and I can't rely on others to do things for me, its frustrating.Have you hade similar problems? What do you do to treat this without medications?I'm tired of being in pain every hour of every day. I need some long term relief.please.

Answer 1

I too have back and cervical herniations and arthritis. It hurts bad. I take oxycodone, and Soma along with Celebrex. My pain specialist has given me epidural injections in my neck and back. The relief is temporary but helps a great deal. There is no escaping pain meds perhaps a different med might help you. Pain specialists can help you there as well. My pain specialist is the greatest and I found them to be very compassionate. I think you know what I mean about that. See about a referall to a pain specialist and they will discuss injections.

Chiropractic care is quackery in some regards but the hands on approach does offer some benefit. Heat packs, tens units, and massage help.

Answer 2

I went through something similar with a compressed spine and 2 herniated disks. I found that the chiropractor and an inversion table provided a lot of relief.

Answer 3

the best source of treatment for what you are suffering is chiropractic care. They are very successful in handling car accident cases. Everything you are experiencing I have been through and I know what it's like. It's terrible to not be the same person you used to be. I do have to rely upon others to help me because I can't do most things for myself. I've had an accident, Fibromyalgia, and Parkinson's disease. So I've had to learn how to live a totally different life.

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Answer 4

Ask your doc about fibroscopic surgery. I had it done. The relief is great. Look it up in the net. I don't recall the site but it's graphic. It consists of two needle incisions. No scars. An auger type needle removes part of the disk mass and creates a hollowness that kinda sucks the hernia mass back into place. I feel great. It does not completely alleviate the pain, but it makes it tolerable.

Answer 5

you should talk to your doctor about alternative treatments. if he won't give you any answers go for a second opinion. there are other treatments and medications out there. maybe you need physical therapy. not sure. you should really get a second opinion or try a chiropractor.