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2003/02/26, 05:25 PM
anyone have surgery for this ....what was it like instant relief or what ...this is what i am looking at now...
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2003/02/27, 11:50 AM
I havent had surgery, but there may be some other intitial, and less invasive ways, to attempt to relieve the pain. Ask your Dr about another method, where you lie on a table and they slowly stretch your torso, creating a "vacuum" effect, allowing the disc to be pulled back in. I cannot remember the name of the procedure off hand, but it is FDA approve for medical (it's NOT chiropractic) back treament, and it's available here in Vegas.
If you have the opportunity to avoid surgery, DO IT! It is not a "quick-fix" for the pain or the damage, and is quite invasive and extensive. When I was a surgical tech, I saw many of these procedures done, and 90% of the time, they are accompanied by complications.
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Michael
"Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
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2003/02/27, 06:44 PM
well i have tried 2 cortisone shots and it has made it alot worse....i am going to try physical therapy next...and see what happens from there thanks guys
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2003/02/28, 02:42 PM
good luck jnellie, hope everything goes well!
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Bettia.... When you feel like giving up, take it to the limit one more time!! You will SUCEED :-)
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2003/03/01, 10:42 PM
My poor Nellie. I hope everything goes okay. I will keep you in my thoughts.
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Lisa
Just laugh about it....
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2003/03/02, 10:22 AM
Good luck jnellie...keep us posted.
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Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
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