Buldging Discs in lower back

Hi applsofgld I had bulging discs in my upper back in and they herniated. Talk about pain wow it was the worst. I had to have surgery twice and now I hav another bulging disc in the same area. The problem with the bulging discs is when they herniate and will sooner or later. I feel for you. Listen to what the doctor says. And keep us informed.

I was hit by a truck 18 months ago and was having the same problem. After many therapys I found a machine called the DRX9000 this is non surgical and its has worked for me I now have mobility in my neck and back and do not have to sleep sitting up this is a gravity machine it works by gently pulling your discs apart after about 3-4 treatments I felt a total difference I hope you can to.

Not quite sure what options would be open to you, but you'd have to find out from your doctor to be sure. Only he knows what's best for you when he's treating you for this condition. It's not something that can be taken lightly, nor should it be ignored.

Bulging dics? is that the same as having a herniated disc in the L4-l5 area? I had lower back pain caused by a herniated disc which was diagonised from a MRI late Oct 06. The neurosurgeon advised that I have surgery but I opted not to and decided on physiotherapy instead. I also cut down on a lot of physical activity around the home and rested, flat on my back (preferably a hard surface) with my legs raised up on couch cusions (this helped to leviate the pain especially at night). I took lots of pain relief medication and stuck it out for 3 months. Physiotherapy helped me tremendously and I was back on my feet, walking around comfortably by late Feb 07. I'm about 99% back to normal, with the occasional back pain when I overdo it. I also joined a gym to lose weight as that also contributed to the lower back pain. Just because non surgical methods worked for me, may not work for all. Consult your doctor first and talk it over with a neurosurgeon as your case could be more serious that what I had. However they are quick to suggest surgery as they think prolonging it, will only make it worse. Lots of rest, physio 3 x a week, legs raised, pain relief medication, and a lot of love from the family, helped me recover. I'm happy that I did not opt for surgery. Good luck!

I do not have any firsthand information about options for buldging discs. My mother once had, I think it was called a slipped disc. Something like that. If you don't have to get surgery, I wouldn't.

Thank you, my mom is doing pretty good. That is what I have heard about surgery. I take Anaprox for pain and that does work.