Spinal Disorders & Back Pain For discussion of all spinal cord injuries, spinal issues, back-related pain or problems.


advertisement
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 12-05-2016, 07:03 AM #1
sickofit sickofit is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 15
8 yr Member
sickofit sickofit is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 15
8 yr Member
Default can re herniated heal itself?

had a discectomy 11 years ago and i am absolutely sure i have re herniated it. what i would like to know is can this rectify itself or will it completely go soon and need another op?

my back has gone 3 times in the space of 2 something months, this is not normal and desperately trying to get the doc to send me for an mri but not having much luck at the moment.

many thanks.
forgot to add, the disc above has slightly gone 2 years ago and is a bit black, but i know its not this disc. just my gut feeling!
sickofit is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote

advertisement
Old 10-14-2017, 07:24 AM #2
John Nevro User John Nevro User is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 23
5 yr Member
John Nevro User John Nevro User is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 23
5 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by sickofit View Post
had a discectomy 11 years ago and i am absolutely sure i have re herniated it. what i would like to know is can this rectify itself or will it completely go soon and need another op?

my back has gone 3 times in the space of 2 something months, this is not normal and desperately trying to get the doc to send me for an mri but not having much luck at the moment.

many thanks.
forgot to add, the disc above has slightly gone 2 years ago and is a bit black, but i know its not this disc. just my gut feeling!
No, it can't. A piece may have dislodged. It depends on where it dislodges as to whether it's an issue or not. There are people walking around with ruptured discs and are oblivious because the rupture did not hit any nerves.

A Discectomy is a removal of the part of the disc causing the inflammation. Disc material is still left in there. I never liked this method and everyone I know has had problems years on. The disc is composed of a hard center ball which ruptures, and pushes on on the concentric rings of cartilage, causing the herniation. You still have the remnants of that disc in there. You need an MRI to see what's going on. Go to a Neurologist, an MRI should be ordered when requested. I find that abhorrent when the doctor gives you a "No" on imaging. Contact your insurance carrier, they may be the ones not covering it, or may recommend a doctor who will order it. Be pro-active in your care. This is coming from a 60 year old fart who had to fight the system since he was 20 years old. I have moved mountains. I'd move on to a specialist, and if this is your G.P., get a new one, and find a Neurologist IMHO
John Nevro User is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
"Thanks for this!" says:
PamelaJune (10-15-2017)
Old 10-14-2017, 11:15 PM #3
John Nevro User John Nevro User is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 23
5 yr Member
John Nevro User John Nevro User is offline
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 23
5 yr Member
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by John Nevro User View Post
No, it can't. A piece may have dislodged. It depends on where it dislodges as to whether it's an issue or not. There are people walking around with ruptured discs and are oblivious because the rupture did not hit any nerves.

A Discectomy is a removal of the part of the disc causing the inflammation'''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''', and find a Neurologist IMHO
Addendum. The disc cartilage causing the pain can lose water mass and shrink to the pint that it becomes tolerable. I have not met anyone that this has happened too, but my Neurologist showed me some MRI's with the names rubbed out, that show that phenomena. I think it's a long shot though, and it was a small piece in a bad spot.
John Nevro User is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
desperately, herniated, normal, space, times

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
herniated disc concerned216 New Member Introductions 8 07-30-2012 01:27 AM
Herniated Disc HONDO44 New Member Introductions 6 10-10-2009 08:41 AM
Herniated Disc hurtsobad73 Spinal Disorders & Back Pain 2 10-26-2007 06:55 PM
Hi - I'm New - Herniated Disk Redhotbeads New Member Introductions 4 10-05-2007 11:35 AM


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:11 PM.

Powered by vBulletin • Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

vBulletin Optimisation provided by vB Optimise v2.7.1 (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
 

NeuroTalk Forums

Helping support those with neurological and related conditions.

 

The material on this site is for informational purposes only,
and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment
provided by a qualified health care provider.


Always consult your doctor before trying anything you read here.