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05-17-2011, 03:53 PM
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I have mult-level lumbar dis herniations l3-l4-l4-l5 & l5-s1 complicated by mult-level annular tearrs.I have been treating with my DC and massage therapist for a year .This is from a car accident I was in one year ago. I have also had four facet injections which did not help,the surgon I saw said i was not a canidate for surgery.What should I do from here? Will I have this problem down the road for a long time?
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05-17-2011, 09:39 PM
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What area your symptoms (back pain, leg pain, numbness/tingling/weakness, etc.)? |
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05-19-2011, 10:00 PM
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Don't be afraid to get a second surgical opinion. While I am not big on the idea of surgery, sometimes it is the answer after other less invassive therapies have failed and the pain is intollerable and limitting function. Best wishes.
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05-20-2011, 12:22 PM
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I would imagine with that many herniations, you're in alot of pain. Rather than jump into surgery, I'd ask for a referral to a physical therapist and see how that does. I'd try ALL conservative methods before surgery. Surgery should be a last resort after ALL conservative methods have failed. And don't bother with any more injections. If these didn't work, none of the others will either.
Best of luck. I hope you find some relief. God bless. Hugs, Lee
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