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critical care RN
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Feb 2007 Posts: 92
Posted: 02-24-07 14:55pm
Wow what a detailed description of your
problem. Let me shine some light on your
situation. Both from my medical/ surgical
experience and my personal experience. I
to had a herniated L4-L5 disc. Mine
actually ruptured and I ended up having to
have a mircodisectomy. I to lost some
control in my right leg. I even lost the
ability to stand on my right toes. Your
PCP is not treating you properly and the
surgeon is only thinking of a fusion which
at a young age should only be considered
as a last resort. Physical therapy will
help and teach you in ways to control your
pain. A chiropractor wont touch you
because your back is somewhat unstable.
anti-inflammator's were your best bet till
you got the ulcer. I suggest you try
Ultram. Works great for me but is
classified in the opiod category.
Althought is not really an opiod. You are
probably looking at a spinal fusion years
down the road but that should only be
considered when your almost bed bound.
Most people that have had fusions still
complain of back pain. Tylenol is unlikely
to help because is has no antii-nfammitory
effects. only pain control. I think
physical therapy and massage therapy are
your best bet right now. You can also try
getting a prescription for Ultram. Hope
this helps a little.
