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Have Disc Hernia, Chronic Pain, Effecting Thecal Sac, Aches In Thigh Muscles. What Can Be Done?
I have a disc hernia tigon at the l 2 3 level causing significant effect on the thecal sack. I have pain symptoms that I never felt before with my l3 4 hernia tigon meaning constant soat aching pain on the hams quads inner thigh muscles as well as the hip muscles. I mean constant extrutiating pain if I do not take my meds Will I ever be able to get back to normal and lead a normal life??? Surgery they say is not an option a this point because I am obese 300lbs I am scheduled for a nerve root block tomorrow is this a good idea or just a temporary fix???? I am in constant chronic pain and am tired of it I am taking oxy and anti inflames they help and also am going to try my medical marijuanna edibles do I have a chance at a quality life what are my options
Sat, 23 Mar 2013
Most of the options can be availed with strong will.
1. Weight reduction through dietitians,physiotherapist.
2.epidural blocks as your doc seems necessary at this point
3.After significant weight reduction over a year or so,surgical intervention like laminectomy / fusion of
spine may be advisable.These days in some centers, minimal invasive spine surgery is carried out, i wonder your current doc.might think of that possibility even at this stage or else you seek second opinion with spine surgeons in your area/district/country.
4.
Of-course your obesity is a problem now but it can be contained to some extent. Your disc problem can be resolved in due course also , so there should be no despair or hopelessness
1. Weight reduction through dietitians,physiotherapist.
2.epidural blocks as your doc seems necessary at this point
3.After significant weight reduction over a year or so,surgical intervention like laminectomy / fusion of
spine may be advisable.These days in some centers, minimal invasive spine surgery is carried out, i wonder your current doc.might think of that possibility even at this stage or else you seek second opinion with spine surgeons in your area/district/country.
4.
Of-course your obesity is a problem now but it can be contained to some extent. Your disc problem can be resolved in due course also , so there should be no despair or hopelessness
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