i have two bulging discs that leave me in constant pain what can i do?

Question

i have had an mri which has shown that i have two discs in my lower back that are bulging they have left me excruciating pain and i have to walk using crutches. i have been told that i also have signs of wear and tear on the other discs in my lower back. i have been informed that there is no obvious nerve damage so they dont want to operate. i am in constant pain and have to take morphine to provide me with any form of relief. i am left feeling like i constantly need to go to the loo but when i go i cannot open my bowels properly. i am attending physio but so far her only advice has been to lie down on a hard surface which i actually cannot do as i have a three and a half year old boy to look after on my own. can anybody give me advice on what i should do next it would b greatly appreciated as i am only 24 and dont want to b like this for the rest of my life.

Answer 1

I worked with a lady of 60 who had very similar problems to your own. She had taken anti-inflammatories for ages, but was always in pain. In the end, she went to a private consultant who carried out a completely successful operation and she had recovered within 8 weeks. She belonged to a private medical insurance company, so was able to find the fees. But I am sure if you are in the UK, this could be carried out under the NHS. Just keep visiting your doctor and discuss surgery. What have you got to lose. You have a small child, and are only 24, so you should have a bit of leverage when it comes to reasons why you should have the op. It would probably end up a cheaper option than constantly taking morphine.

Answer 2

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i have two bulging discs that leave me in constant pain what can i do?

i have had an mri which has shown that i have two discs in my lower back that are bulging they have left me excruciating pain and i have to walk using crutches. i have been told that i also have signs of wear and tear on the other discs in my lower back. i have been informed that there is no...

Answer 3

Here is the exercise that my Husband and Daughter use to solve this problem. Lay on the floor and put your legs up on the coffee table or foot stool to get your legs in the L shape. Lay this way for at least 30 minutes each time. This will open the vertebra and give the nerve a chance to "unpinch". Sleep flat on your back with sofa cushions behind your legs to keep this position over night. Stay flat on your back. Take Ibuprofen to help relieve the inflammation in the disk. Ice packs are good to, to relieve the swelling. Sit on Hard seated chairs ONLY> If you drive or ride in the car, put a square, towel covered board in the seat so you do not squish down and allow it to pinch again. If it has been in this shape for 5 months it might take that long using these methods to correct it. My daughter had this happen and carried her wood seat everywhere and occasionally still uses it. It took many months to resolve the problem I had this many years ago and finally discovered the cause was my car seat had developed a soft sag. (I was driving 100 to 200 miles a day). I had padding added to the seat at an auto upholstery shop and it solved the problem. Good Luck.

Answer 4

You need to get a second opinion or what they call a consultation. Check with your insurance company. I have never heard of a doctor not doing surgery with a diagnoses of two bulging disc. If they don't want to do surgery then they should refer you to a pain management clinic. This is a group of doctors who work with you to find ways to manage your pain.They do a personalized plan. It is not one Doctor who dispenses pain medication. If you have been on narcotics or morphine at any time then you should be on stool softeners, fiber and plenty of water. My first alternative for pain is acupuncture, Chiropractors are my least as there more cases of injuries after adjustments.

Answer 5

Aww.. that is so sad to hear. I advice you ask your attending physician to refer you to any rehabilitation doctor. I'm a nurse and usually cases like bulging discs are referred to a rehab doctor. Make sure you bring your MRI result and other relevant data because this will determine what appropriate therapy is best for you, find the best physical therapist you can find in case your rehab doc tells you that you need one. Good Luck! I suggest you go to this website: http://adf.ly/fXlg, Their are a lot of nurses online on this site, ask for tips and advices. Also you may find relevant info to ease the constant pain of your bulging discs.



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Answer 6

fentnyl morphine/ opiates

Answer 7

surgery

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