I have a herniated disk in my lower back, L4, L5, and S1 area, how much
By kaysue4
@kaysue4 (951)
United States
March 1, 2008 5:53pm CST
can this effect me? My nerves?
I have already had a 3-day nerve block and it seems to not have worked. If I do anytime of housework I am in a lot of pain. I get pain down my legs to the back of my knees sometimes just from driving and I have to goto the hospital to get meds and a shot to help with the pain.
I go back to the surgeon in a couple of weeks, but he seems very unfriendly. He came to do my 3-day block and he didn't say hello, ask my name or anything. Just where is everyone because no one was in the room with me. He did seem very rushed also because he had people upstairs waiting, but to me that is not a good reason.
Anyways, what other ways can I relieve this pain? I can't wash clothes, dishes, run the sweeper, nothing, really, without pain.
Thanks in advance.
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@nova1945 (1612)
• United States
2 Mar 08
There is a website called Medlineplus that might help you understand more about your condition. It is an interactive tutorial that covers numerous medical subjects. I had surgery on a ventral hernia last year and the tutorials helpel me to understand what it was and what options were available before I went to the surgeon.
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@janebernal (274)
• Philippines
2 Mar 08
I had that bad experience too after giving birth to my daughter nine years ago..its seems no cure Its really terrible and I cant move and it comes to my point that once that back pain of mine attacks my left hand body is totally numbed..especially when my monthly period arrives for me its going to be so painful I cant move ..However last December my hubby arrived with a certain bracelet he gave to me its was a magnet bracelet with infra red he tried to convince me to used it for his observation..when my monthly period comes January, to my surprise I never experience my back pain anymore I can move freely and I become energetic...this barcelet is being distributed by amegaglobal.com you try to visit that web..for me and other friends of mine experience a good relief after using this product..you may try... please log on and registered used my name as your referral..janeaguinaldo or my husband billyaguinaldo..just try it and you will see..for me when I have that back pain I thought I would die sooner or later it really so painful I cant move ...Im sharing this because I have this personal experience...then keep me posted once you see it and tried it,,
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@strawpurple6763 (372)
• United States
3 Mar 08
I am going through the same thing. I go see a surgon next week to talk about surgery and I am affairied. My boyfriend going with me but I don't know if I want to have it done. I been living with the same pain since 1991 and it gets worrest every year and they just uped my pain med's.
@kaysue4 (951)
• United States
4 Mar 08
Have you thought about a second opinion to easy you being afraid? Have you tried the pain shots yet? There is also a little thing that goes on your side and it sends a slight electrial shock to the area to help with reducing pain also.
Have you talked about ALL of the options with your doctor?
The web site that was mentioned above has a lot of information and you should take a look at it, might help you find some more options and questions to ask you doctor.
Let me know.
