I have had previous treatments, pt, epidurals, traction, more pt. I have been waiting for disc replacement surgery to come to US and am hoping to find out outcomes from those who have had it and also doctor recommendations, if any.
2007-12-04 06:31:16 · 2 answers · asked by Cara T 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I doubt you would be considered a suitable candidate for art disc replacement. From what I have read the criteria is somewhat high. Likewise they are changing their minds over spinal surgery and really will not consider this if other treatments and drugs are available. I am on Fentanyl Pain Patch and like you 'assumed' they would remove the disc as it is prolapsed, hitting the nerve roots, but no. They are leaving well alone unless I loose my bowel and bladder function, then it is a emergency with no guarantees!
2007-12-04 11:17:58 · answer #1 · answered by gillianprowe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked out non-surigcal spinal decompression? It may be worth checking into...while it is not a cure all it does have an 60-90% success rate in cases where it is indicated. Yours maybe or may not be a case that can be helped with decompression...only a doctor can give you the answer. Do a search on google in your area for a provider...you maybe glad you did...
2007-12-04 14:42:25 · answer #2 · answered by DWInSTL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋