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Old 16th April 2019, 18:05   #1
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had to ave the local doctor our today as i couldnt move to get out of bed . hes told me that i have an herniated disc and its collapsed .the pain is u real and told me 6 to 8 weeks recover and if its not i will be going under the knife to correct it . just wondering if any of you guys on here had the same or something like it rgds mark
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Old 16th April 2019, 18:31   #2
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Jesus!! ‘Normal’ back pain is bad enough never mind what you have, hope you recover quickly without the need for an op.
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I did a disc in my back a few years ago, all I did was bend down to pick something up and felt a crunch in the base of my back. Within days I could barely move. I'd crushed a disc, it swelled up, nipped the nerve that runs down the leg. Only way I could describe it is it was like toothache in my hip, even the horse painkillers the doc gave me didn't help much.
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Old 16th April 2019, 19:18   #4
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Ouch! that sounds awful, I have back problems with collapsed discs and the sciatica is never far away, you will do anything to prevent a sneeze or cough as it's a pain worse than owt else.
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thanks for replies guys its not as bad this morning ive managed to get out of bed with using the wife like an engine lift ha ha still cant walk much but im hoping its going to heal on its own dont fancy an op last time i had one was when i had me appendix out at 12 year old rgds mark
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Old 18th April 2019, 14:37   #6
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thanks for replies guys its not as bad this morning ive managed to get out of bed with using the wife like an engine lift ha ha still cant walk much but im hoping its going to heal on its own dont fancy an op last time i had one was when i had me appendix out at 12 year old rgds mark
I have had a herniated disc in my lower back for many years. Symptoms are as you say - and watch out because you can be fine for months - years even, and then you do something simple and wham! - it feels like someone has driven a screwdriver thru’ your lower back.

Other symptoms - numbness in patches - mine is a large numb patch on the front of my right thigh.

Using where this numbness was my back specialist was able to define and go to the disc that was causing the problem.

Treatment - I found the NHS Physiotherapist a pleasant experience but all but useless in getting things better.

At the recommendation of my son I saw his Chiropractor who quite literally made me laugh and cry out loud with that exquisite pain where they massage the knotted muscles that have gone into spasm to protect the herniated disc.

In six weeks I was better than I had been for years and after each session I walked out like I was on springs!!

May not work for all - but by heck!! - it worked for me
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I have one in my upper neck (whiplash accident) which gave me referred pain, numbness and tingling in my fingers, shakey hand and reduced fine motor control. It flares up during cold, damp weather and is literally a pain in the neck (and arm/hand). Drink plenty of fluids and regular paracetomol works for me. I was offered the vertebrae fusion with a 50/50 chance of success (refused on those odds!). Strangely enough, light exercise and keeping moving improves things better than sitting/laying around. Best of luck with it. Mike
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I know just what you are going through, I've got two, one between my shoulder blades and one in my lower back. The lower back one I did in my mid twenties so have suffered on and off with extreme pain at times now for over forty years. Originally told to rest but now its keep moving and be as active as you can.
Physio works for me more so in the last few years when palates came into play. It concentrates on your inner core muscles and works well. I was also surprised when an occupational Physiotherapist I wax sent to suggested Tia Chi. That was brilliant and I came away from the first session with fantastic relief. So I keep up with that and the physio exercises. Often I have to sit for no more than twenty minutes, then stand and walk about for ten mins, then sit and so on to manage the pain. Often get stuck in a chair after getting engrossed in the telly or a book. Just got a powered riser recliner to help with this when its bad.
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I have two "degenerated disks" that damaged my sciatic nerve. First incident was mild (although I didn't appreciate that at the time) after too much weeding. Second was about 9 months later after removing an 80ft tree by myself because I thought I was better. 9 month later again I shifted a trailer loaded with rubble and that really did it. Proper agony.
Three years on I am fitter and stronger than ever but cant carry anything heavier than a shopping bag without feeling the effects in my back and right leg. Morphine helped at the time and lots of rest, being very careful and gym work have done the rest.
I was offered titanium rods in my back but as long as I'm careful I'm not it pain so I'll hold off as long as I can. Its a drag because I cant play any sport or carry the grand-children but at least it doesn't hurt anymore.

Funniest was being at the doctors and explaining that when it spasmed the only way to get relief was to roll up in a ball on the floor. Sure enough it spasmed and I demonstrated on the doctors floor, sweating with pain. He ran off down the corridor calling "Nurse, I've got a patient who's not very well!"
I thought, "surely that's not unusual..."
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