Well, I have never done this before. I recently have been diagnosed with some spinal stenosis and a protruding disc and I was curious as to who all out there can give me ideas as what to do or where to go from here. I have suffered the pain for a long time. ( I am only 29 in a couple weeks, but have injuries from when I was young). I have an MRI test of my lumbar spine and the results I have no idea what they really mean...and was wondering if I post what it says maybe someone can explain to me what it means. I had an apt with a pain management doctor but when I realized all he does is help manage the pain I wanted to find an actual surgeon who can tell me if I am a good candidate for anything like minor invasive surgery. (no way I will have a full blown surgery on my spine, unless i was desperate beyond any other help).

I hope to talk to some knowledgeable people on here and exchange experiences. The doctor I was referred to seems to have a lower rating on doctor sites I have found, so that is also making me nervous about receiving an adequate diagnosis.

Hope to chat with you all soon,

Christina

Christina,

It is great to have you come and be with us. There are a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Sad to hear what you are dealing with. Here a forum, where you will find some great fellow members to help you with your questions.

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

Hello Christina,
Welcome to the NeuroTalk Support Groups.

Just click on the link that Darlene left for you.
I'm sure you'll find support and information there.

Welcome aaronsmom.

Thank you! In so much pain I cant sleep. :-/

Did you find our Spinal forum?
They may have ideas and suggestions for you.

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Edited to add:

Jo*Mar and I were posting at same time, so sorry for duplicating ...

I'm sorry you're in so much pain and I'm sorry you can't sleep.

Have you posted over on the link that Darlene left you?
You just need to click on the links and you can start a new thread there.

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain Forum

There's also the Chronic Pain Forum

Some of the posters there might have some ideas to help you sleep.

I am so sorry to hear this. I do hope you get some help soon. Take care.

So a little about me and why I cant sleep right now.

I have a herniated disc at t12 l1 and I have horrible leg pain esp at night or if I sit for too long. The best way to relieve the pain momentarily is to lean forward for my back pain. Seems like nothing helps my legs. I used to feel it just to my knees but now its in my calves and shins. Its a strong pressure pain as well. Starts in my back and down my bottom and into my legs. It can sometimes be one leg or both. Right now its dominantly my right side and I have some right sided rib cage pain as well. Or at least that is what it feels like.

Any ideas would be great on how to sleep better with this issue ? :-/NT][/I][/B][/QUOTE]