degenerative back disease spinal stinious Posted: 01-21-08 07:53am
Ihave 2 herniated disc, degenerative back
disease and spinal stinious. i had a
neurologist tell me he was going to
recommend me for surgery bit when i talked
with my pcp he said that the neurologist
also said i was not a good candidate. this
was very upsetting to me because when i
came out of the neurologist office i was
very happy that something was finally
going to be done about my back. i feel
that the neurologist should have told me
everything then. what does he mean that
i'm not a good candidate. i;m 59 yo,
weight 295 lbs,6ft tall non-smoker and
non-drinker. even though i'm over weight
all the nurses say i care it well and that
it should not be a hindrance to back
surgery but it might prolong the recovery
period. i would like to get this done
before i get to old. please advise me as
to what to do.
sincerely, larry
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RichT
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Posted: 01-21-08 16:39pm
Hello Larry,
In my opinion your neurologist should have
shared with you what he told your PCP.
My advice - Get a 2nd opinion (and a 3rd
too). Seek out the best
neurologist/spinal surgeon that you can
find. Talk to others you know and get
their advice for an excellent
neurologist/spinal surgeon. And I would
also recommend that you call up a local
professional sports team and ask who they
use as a spinal specialist for their
players.
Okay, to that difficult topic - weight
Larry, I commend you for your "positives",
however, you know that perhaps it would be
a good idea to lose some weight. Think of
your back. Do talk with your PCP about
this. Okay.
Hope all goes well.
RichT
P.S., - I have about the same spine
problems as you do. I am 71. I have had
two epidural injections and they have
really helped me. At this point, even
considering my age I'm going to keep the
knife away as long as I can. That has
been my decision.
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lartomar2002
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back surgery need advise Posted: 01-22-08 09:42am
thanks Rich
for the good advise. wii do
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Balldez
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Posted: 01-22-08 12:30pm
First off Larry you need to lose weight.
That is probably the cause of your back
problems. "Carry it well", doesn't work.
85% of multi level laminectomies fail. You
should do IDD. It is 90% effective.
Surgery makes most people worse.
LOSE WEIGHT. You are eating double what
you should be eating to maintain your
current weight.
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RichT
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Posted: 01-22-08 13:40pm
Hello Balldez,
May I suggest that you try to communicate
in a more pleaant manner. Your approach
will just turn Larry off IMHO.
Ihave 2 herniated disc, degenerative back
disease and spinal stinious. i had a
neurologist tell me he was going to
recommend me for surgery bit when i talked
with my pcp he said that the neurologist
also said i was not a good candidate. this
was very upsetting to me because when i
came out of the neurologist office i was
very happy that something was finally
going to be done about my back. i feel
that the neurologist should have told me
everything then. what does he mean that
i'm not a good candidate. i;m 59 yo,
weight 295 lbs,6ft tall non-smoker and
non-drinker. even though i'm over weight
all the nurses say i care it well and that
it should not be a hindrance to back
surgery but it might prolong the recovery
period. i would like to get this done
before i get to old. please advise me as
to what to do.
thanks Rich
for the good advise. wii do