[bugguy8]

I was diagnosed with RSD in my lower extremeties in late 2000 while serving in the Army.

I also complained of lower back pain shortly there after.

The back pain would come and go. I was discharged from the Army in 2002 because of RSD....

A few years ago my back pain became worse and I went to the doctors and he had an MRI done. I have 2 buldging discs. The S1 and L5 discs.

Can RSD cause that or would it be from an altered gait?

I am looking to have that rated by the military so I can be treated for it by the VA Hospital.

Any input would be greatly appreciated...

Thanks in Adavance...

[Debby]

I have no science to back me up on this, but I don't believe RSD itself can cause a bulged disc. I had a minor fall right before mine almost took me in OD mode at the end of Dec 08. I too had a bulged disc at my L5 & they ended up fusing L5 & S1 together. Man I had cramps in my gluteus maximus BAD. They knotted up so badly even my son & his GF, along with hubby, rubbed the knots in my butt cheeks. They told me you could have bounced quarters off of them *LOL* I was in so much pain I didn't know or care who rubbed on the knots to be honest. It is 50/50 if that happens to you after that type of fusion I was told right before surgery. Of course with my luck, I was in the worst 50% *LOL*

I know it can cause unrelenting leg pain & that is where I was at. I swear I could get no relief from the leg pain it seemed.It was excruciating at one point & that was when it first happened.........in late Dec. Surgery wasn't done until June 1st. He kept trying everything else before surgery & it took forever. Then his damn surgery coordinator wouldn't book it cause I didn't have any secendary medical coverage excet MediCal & they didn't take it. So I promised her payment as soon as she billed me which wasn't until 9 months later. grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Anyway good luck with your problem & again I have no science to back me up but I do not believe RSD itself can cause a bulged disc.

DebbyV

[suz66]

I too have RSD and a bulging disc. I don't believe that the RSD caused the disc, but I do believe that the RSD can increase the pain from the disc. Not sure, but that is what I am telling myself. =) I too have relenting pain in my legs and my hips give out on me from time to time. If you guys come up with any answers, please let me know. Good luck to you both. Suz