I just got told i have a very large herniated disc which compresses the spinal cord, what would you do next?
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The same doctor that just gave you your diagnosis should've given you your prognosis. You can do many things: visit an orthopedic or a neurologist to come up with a gameplan. Begin physical therapy - learn to strengthen the muscles that are apparently weak in your back causing the disc to herniate. A strong core can help in decreasing the inflamed disc. You could also have surgery (probably a laminectomy) to surgically decrease the size of the disc.
You have many more options than just the few I listed. Are you in a lot of pain? Do you experience numbing or weakness in your limbs? Do you have trouble doing everyday things? These are the things you should be discussing with your doctor to find out what the next step for you is.
Good luck!
Consult with a neurosurgeon. He/she is best qualified to tell you IF surgery is needed or what type of therapy may help.
Take some pain medication,ice and lay down. Go see a neurologist to see what they think you should do. Surgery or physical therapy or both.
I would consult a surgeon too. And or maybe a chiropractor. I don't know if that's an injury a chiropractor can treat but I'd check all the options.
i was just in the same boat as you.. On monday i just had surgery on my lowerback for the same exact problem you are having.. they removed 1/3 of my disk. L5-S1 was the disk.. it put me throught 8 months of pain.. i am still in some pain from the surgery but hopefully it will get better. Go and see a neurosuergon... i am only 18 and i am having back surgery..hopefully you are not as young as me
You will have many decisions to make over the next few months. Then you will likely be living in chronic pain for the rest of your life. Having surgery doesn't always fix the problem, oftentimes it makes it worse, or nearby discs become bulged because of the pressure from the first one, it is a merry go round and I hope you will have better luck than me. I've had two neck surgeries with 3out of 7 vertabrae fused together,two low back,still live in chronic severe pain. Good luck.
I would find me a neurosurgeon. Orthopedic surgeons and others are able to do this work, but the neurosurgeon specializes in this area and is able to do a better job and to deal with cases that are a lot more involved.
What does the doctor who diagnosed the herniated disc suggest? I would go for a second opinion, then follow their instructions.
Find a really goog specialist.But beware.I've had many doctor nightmares.
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