Blah, Back Issues

My brother had a slipped disc in his back and opted out of the surgery and received some sort of shots every three months for a year and he is doing really well now so it seems. I hope you don't have to have back surgery, as for the other that is a 3 day heal so my brothers say and not as bad as they thought it would be. Hoping for the best for you Slim because no surgery is fun.

barbadosslim93 wrote:

So I've had this bad back pain for the last 18 months or so, and was told I had sciatica. I did the whole physical therapy thing, exercise, blah, blah, blah...

The pain never ended up going away, so I went to the doctor today because it has gotten worse and I am losing my balance (tripping and falling over absolutely nothing!).

My doctor told me he is pretty sure I now have a slipped disc! Now I get to go for an MRI on Saturday, and if its true then I have to hit up a back surgeon next week.

Couple this with the fact my wife wants me to get snipped (she made my appointment the same day as the dogs getting fixed), and I am going to have a GREAT couple of months!

Has anyone here had any experience with back surgery? What am I looking at in terms of pain and recovery?

I would say don't opt for surgery right away and definitely get a second opinion.

You poor guy, but I could not help laughing that you are scheduled the same day as the dogs? Really? 🤷 lol That just gives me the giggles. NOT the surgery, but the planning, I guess.

I am REALLY sorry to hear about the back thing, though. That sounds very scary.

My mom is going through major back issues right now, and she is going to see her second specialist, because she wanted to try everything before surgery. Shots did not work for her (she had two under xray), chiro made it worse, and physical therapy helped, but not once she stopped. So, just to say do your research, get more than one opinion, and take it ONE step at a time, not automatically thinking surgery.

As far as surgery, I have heard good and bad, and I think it has a lot to do with the situation and the person.

Sending positive thoughts your way!

I agree with Hope, get a second opinion and also third before you decide to have back surgery. Or you should try a holistic relief such as acupuncture. Here's a link about it, fyi:

http://www.holisticonline.com/Acupuncture/acp_home.htm

Good luck and take care!

Sorry to hear about your back and future snipping Slim. My dad had back surgery and it did not help him. I seriously think it made him much worse, but I've heard of other people who have had great relief from it. I do hope you get a second or third opinion and not rush into anything. Having pain for 18 months sounds like a long time to be suffering. I hope the mri shows what the problem is. It's worse I think for them to say they see nothing wrong.

Sorry dude all I saw was this...

blah blah blah blah
blah blah blah
blah blah ... WIFE WANTS ME TO GET SNIPPED ... SAME DAY AS THE DOGS GETTING FIXED
blah blah blah blah

You need to be absolutely 100% positively sure that you go to the right doctor that day!!!

But seriously my wife has had a sore neck and back a lot recently. We got rid of our old bed and bought a new mattress but it hasn't helped her much so she's been going to see a physio.

I thought that a slipped disc did not require surgery?

You may want to try this. It's called diatomaceous earth. It is not dirt. Many people on another site suggested it for arthritic pain. I have used it and my pain went away in days. Although I haven't used it in weeks, I do plan to start it again.

There are different companies that sell it. This is the one that I bought from. http://www.amazon.com/Perma-Guard-Diatomaceous-Earth-4-Pack-Earthworks/p...

http://www.amazon.com/Diatomaceous-Earth-Food-Grade-10-Pounds-Natures/pr...

It is fine like baby powder so make sure if you use it that you don't inhale it. I can't find the review that I read about pain, but you may be able to find it. I think it may be worth a try for you compared to surgery. Also, start out with a small amount for several days. My bf thought he would just take 1 T or 1 1/2 T to begin with. He ended up in the bathroom a lot.

If you do try it, make sure you get the FOOD GRADE type. Some of the other people here who have illnesses might want to check it out too.

Ubetcha wrote:

I agree with Hope, get a second opinion and also third before you decide to have back surgery. Or you should try a holistic relief such as acupuncture. Here's a link about it, fyi:

http://www.holisticonline.com/Acupuncture/acp_home.htm

Good luck and take care!

I LOVE acupuncture. It is worth a try, but this sounds like a very serious problem. It could help with pain control and relaxation, though. Works very well for me.

barbadosslim93 wrote:

It usually doesn't, but I have been through Physical Therapy, medicine, exercise, diet and everything for the past 18 months or so. My doctor told me that normally they heal themselves, but if it hasn't been fixed in 18 months, it won't happen naturally.

Therefore I am looking at this surgery. I hope its not too bad though. I am hoping that the MRI comes back with something else.

Sounds like you have tried many alternatives, 'Slim. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way!

ill be praying for you slim i hope its something that they can take care of without surgery 😢

I agree that they can't see everything that is wrong with an mri. It sucks when they say everything looks fine, but you know something is wrong. I hope you can get some relief.

My knee injury showed nothing in the MRI (1997), but when they went in there was a strained ACL and bad meniscus tear. So, no. They don't tell all.

My mom's back pain is nerve related. They put her on some meds that is for people with seizures but also for neurological pain. Problem is, it makes her really groggy, and she has to keep adding a pill until she is up to four in one night! She is giving it a chance, though, because her pain is relentless.

I hope they find answers for you, 'Slim. Keep us posted, please.

My boyfriend had a knee mri, and it showed nothing either, but he now has trouble walking up an incline. He did not have that before the car accident, so the doc will have to go in eventually and check it out.

Nerve pain can be the worst pain imaginable. I have nerve pain from my back. When it gets really bad, I have to go to the er to get any relief. One time I had to get 3 shots of morphine before the pain ever subsided!

Have you seen the neurologist yet slim?

Let us know how it turns out Slim, if it's not too personal. I will keep you in my thoughts. I'm hoping everything turns out ok! I had no idea you were so young. You are younger than my kids!

Yes! Both 'Slim and BF are young enough to be my sons. Makes me feel VERY old. lol!

I guess we will be the "grandmas" of the group Hope.

LuckyMe wrote:

I guess we will be the "grandmas" of the group Hope.

Oh, dear. Not sure I can handle the "G-word" or not yet. 😕 😲 LOL!

My sister was a grandma in her early 30's! Now that is a young grandma.

barbadosslim93 wrote:

Here we go guys. I am getting set for this doctor's appointment today. Nervous/anxious to hear what the diagnosis is!

So is this where you find out if you will have surgery or not? Either way, sending POSITIVE THOUGHTS your way, 'Slim!

I wish you good news Slim. Please let us know when you get back what he says. 🙂

Geez lets hope he isn't right. Fingers crossed for you buddy.

Good to know you're thinking positive D'Slim.. I'm sending healing thoughts for you! 🌹

Hi Slim, I am sending healing thoughts your way too. I am thankful you found someone who at least knows what it may be.