Disc problem vs. muscle strain

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What is the significance of a straight lumbar spine?

I am a 26 year old female and I was recently seen in the ER with intolerable back pain. X-rays and an MRI were ordered, the MRI showed 2 herniated disks which were compressing the sciatic nerve and the x-ray determined that I had what the doctor referred to as a “ramrod” straight lumbar spine. I had always been under the impression that a straight spine was ideal but apparently this it not the case. Is there a known cause for the lack of curvature in the lumbar spine? What kind of effect may this have on my recovery, might it lead to increased possibility of re-injuring my back, and what are possible treatments?

It depends how you look at the spine.

When looking from behind, it should be completely straight. But when looking from the side, it should have a curve. You’re lacking the side-curve, which is the reason for your backpain.

I’m not sure if there’s a cure for your problems, other than a sugery. Small children are sometimes prescribed special exercises, but your bone-formative years are long over. Still, maybe you should ask your doctor.

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i got hurt on the job in nov of last year. i have 4 bulging disc and 2 herniated disc one is on a nerve.?

i have had an mri. and now the workmans comp doc wants to do cortisone injections into my back. this scares me since i am a diabetic and am told that it will make my bg levels soar and no telling when the will return to normal. i am not on insulin but i am on metformin. my question is if i refuse these injections based on that will it hurt my case?

I’m asking the same question because I’m going through the very same thing, I’m scared also. I think though it will hurt the case. I’ve been trying to get a hold of my caseworker to ask her.

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I need a disc fusion?

I had back surgery 2yrs. ago for a herniated disc. It was massive. The doctor took so much of my disc out that now the disc is being crushed. He said that I have to have a fusion now. I was wondering if anyone could let me know details about surgery. Disc (L5,S1).Will it have any effect of mobility that kind of thing. Now he informs me he should have done the fusion in the first place. Thank you for your help.

L5-S fusion should not affect your mobility that much. But it will to some extent. Remember, back surgery is hit and miss. You may get better or you may not. But sounds like you have no choice.

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Can Oxaprozin 600mg or Celebrex 200mg be taken for lower back pain?

I have these medications from previous injuries and wonder if it would help a nagging lower back pain. Thanks.

These are two NSAIDs that are commonly prescribed for pain. You do have to be careful. Either of them increases the chance of heart desease. You also have to be sure they are still usable. Most people keep their medications in the bathroom. This is absolutely the worst place for them. Medications hate time and moisture. You could end up treating a symptom without finding out what is wrong.pp
Could you—Yes
Should you—NO

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lower back and shooting pain in leg?

I’ve had lower back pain since childhood. it hurts when i sit too long or when i stand too long. it feels better when i walk or run as long as i am moving. over the years it has spread to my buttocks and traveling all the way down to my thighs in the back and the back of my knees and my calf and up to above my heel…it use to be on the right leg but now it is on my left leg…..it switches back and forth from time to time…to relieve my pain i usually ask people to stand on my back or my leg and that some how helps. I have visited two doctors and had a back x-ray done and both doctors tell me they do not see anything unusuall…….so i decided to use google and my syptoms look really alike with a pinched nerve or herniated disk….the pain is very similar to those……..i just wanted to ask what i can possibly do to make this pain go away….the doctors are not helping at all and advil doesnt help either

Ask for MRI and spine/neuro specialist. The combination of these two is the only way to determine if you have herniated disc (with sciatica) and what to do about it. I wasted so much time and suffered so much needlessly prior to that. Stretches and core strengthening exercises, combined with swimming helped take away the pain. I don’t suggest doing it on your own before seeing a specialist and physical theraphist. You can also looks up some yoga stretching exercises for sciatica. If you decide to do any of this on your own follow one simple rule – if it hurts (more) don’t do it, if it helps keep doing it. It took me a year to get back to normal and I’m almost pain free.

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What will happen if my herniated disk goes untreated for a year?

This pain will come and go throughout the days. Try a steroid pain injection. There are numerous different injections that can help with the pain. For some people this is temporary fix and sometimes much longer. It helps the nerves that carry the signal of pain to your brain. Don’t do back surgery until last resort. I have seen many people who have had back surgeries and regretted it big time.

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After having two herniated disks removed?

I had two herniated disks removed from my lower back a little over a month ago. The doctor did not put in rods. He told me that my recovery time was 2-4 weeks. I am not able to go back to my doc right now, b/c my insurance just ran out. So, has anyone else had this surgery, and were you able to go back to lifting things and all the normal things that one has to do everyday? Also, did you end up having any more problems b/c of this surgery?? Thanks for the answers.

Read through the Mayo Clinic’s pages on your condition. – http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/herniated-disk/HD99999/PAGE=HD00016 – You may also want to get more info from your doctor.

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Ruling out cirrhosis?

I am 27 year old man and have been drinking habitually since 20 or 21 (though drank before that but not as often). My habits are drinking 3-4 times a month on the weekend and I binge drink (usually around 10 beers). After the last couple of times I have felt pain near the side around my liver. I am concerned I may have developed cirrhosis. I went to the Dr and had a blood test done to check my kidneys/liver functions. I am going to stop drinking but my question is, if the tests comes back “ok” can I reasonably assume I have not developed cirrhosis? I know they usually need a biopsy to confirm but will this test be a good indicator on whether I have cirrhosis or severe liver damage? I call tomorrow for the results. I am committed now to end this bad, and health compromising habit.
Otherwise I eat healthy, exercise, and am at a healthy weight

It is good that you recognize that your current behavior is dangerous.

At your age, and with the history you describe, I will cautiously say that it is not likely that you have frank cirrhosis, but even if the tests come back normal that does NOT mean that you do not have some liver damage. I really would not want to speculate further than that.

Please, talk to the doctor who is doing the tests. It is important to talk to your doctor very frankly and openly about all the concerns that you mention here. There may be other things that he or she will want to check, and more to the point, your doctor can be a great resource for how to change your drinking habits. A good doctor will not scold you or judge you on this–they will work to help you get better.

I wish you all the best! Good luck!

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Help! Are there any nurses, doctors, or chiropractors out there?

Two days ago I decided to stretch and tilted my head back. Apparently, I tilted it back too far, and next thing I know it popped/cracked and I felt immediate pain in my neck, followed shortly by pain going down into the shoulders and arms to about my elbows. After a while, the pain was in the front of my neck and upper chest. I have tried the heating pad on and off and putting Icy Hot rub on the areas. I’m getting no relief after 2 days now. I can barely move my neck to either side, or forward or back. I am in a lot of pain, but am trying to avoid the dr. at this point, as I have no health insurance at this time. Does anyone know if when you rupture or herniate a disk in your neck, does it make a popping sound when it happens? Also, are the symptoms I’m having sound like that’s a possibility? I’ve looked on some websites, but not much help.

What you need is a chiropractor…all that an M.D. will do is provide you with chemicals that don’t help mechanical problems. You probably do need to take some ibuprofen, but you majorly need ice. Heat was not the way to go, because if there is inflammation (which sound like you might have some), the heat will feel good, but will make the situation worse. 20 minutes of ice per hour, every hour on the hour for 4-5 hours. If the pain is sharp and there is numbness and tingling going into your shoulder, it sounds like the C5 disc. Go get checked by a chiropractor so that you can regain function as soon as possible…P.S. the last thing that you want is surgery! I hope this helps and good luck!

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