May end up in hospital (slipped disk again, getting worse, #52)

[wombat2u2004]

I think so, too! Last night, I had to start taking pain meds because the pain became unbearable, but I do not plan to live like that for months! If the injection on Tuesday doesn't bring any relief, I think I will ask for the surgery.
Kirsten

May be the only way to go mate.
But you have to sort out what's going to benefit you pain wise in the long run. Meds or surgery. Not an easy decision I know, especially where your back is concerned.

[Kirsten]

May be the only way to go mate.
But you have to sort out what's going to benefit you pain wise in the long run. Meds or surgery. Not an easy decision I know, especially where your back is concerned.

Right, but I've just spoken to my physiotherapist and showed him the x-ray shot. He seriously doubts that surgery can be avoided, and at this point, the pain is too bad to even consider physiotherapy, so he hasn't done anything today, it was just not possible. We agreed to give it another try in case the injection tomorrow will bring some relief. If not, I think I'd prefer to have surgery as soon as possible!

Kirsten

[wombat2u2004]

Right, but I've just spoken to my physiotherapist and showed him the x-ray shot. He seriously doubts that surgery can be avoided, and at this point, the pain is too bad to even consider physiotherapy, so he hasn't done anything today, it was just not possible. We agreed to give it another try in case the injection tomorrow will bring some relief. If not, I think I'd prefer to have surgery as soon as possible!

Kirsten

Yes, back pain can be terrible, it sort of never goes away.
Well I hope that you can get something done about it soon, the sooner the better

[Kirsten]

Well, I had that pain med injection yesterday, right between my vertebras, done under radiation, but I was told it takes at least two days until there's an effect. BTW, the doctor, a pain therapist, recommended NOT to have survery, especially since I already had one. He got kind of mad at those who have told me that the hernia may be too pogressed to be treated with physiotherapy (like my physiotherapist, the radiologist who made the CT shots, and the orthopedist I saw). Now I'm really confused.

Another bad thing, this morning I noticed a huge swelling in that area where I got that injection, it has the size of an egg! Just called at the doctor's office to ask if this was normal, but obviously it isn't because they told me to show it to the doctor. Will go there later this morning.

Geez, all this is getting really frustrating!!

Kirsten

Edit: I saw the doctor meanwhile, luckily it's just a hematoma!

[Anikaca77]

My prays are with you, I know how difficult back pain can be. I have slipped disc that luckly hasn't moved so hopefully it won't move any further and I'll be ok for the rest of my life without back surgery. It scares me so bad. I also have degenerative disc disease so that doesn't help things either but I just had an injection I'm thinking it was the last week in Feb. and I noticed no relief at all. They told me he would try another one and see what happens. I've been trying to respect my back and rest but it's hard when I have to sit in a chair for about 8 hours (I'm a secretary) but hopefully this next shot will help.

I wish you luck and I hope the injection helps.
Melissa

[Kirsten]

I'm sorry the injection didn't help you, Melissa, I hope the next one will!

I was also working as a secretary, but I could never sit on a chair for 8 hours right now. Even half an hour is painful!! Keeping my fingers crossed that your disc won't move!!

Kirsten

[Marigold2]

I am so sorry for all the pain you are going through. I understand you are getting different opinions from different specialists. Why?
Well surgeons always want to operate, that is what they do.
Physical therapists do therapy and believe in that form of treatment.
Pain managements doctors follow the theory of blocking pain.
They all think their speciality are the best, that is why they choose that field. It is up to the patient (this is the difficult part) to read and educate themselves on what is the best for them. Dr's are after all sales people selling their brand of treatment and medicine, that is a after all how they make their living.
I too have a lot of back problems, pinched nerve, bone spurs, arthritis and went to different specialists. What helped me the most was physical therapy, what helped the least was a Chiropractor, he was a total sham artist and quack. My neighbor and friend is a retired Othropedic Surgeon and he gave me a lot of facts, the Chiropractor lied through his teeth, I am so mad I spent money on him, my back never got better till I went to PT and strenghtened the muscles in my neck and back. It's on going, I have pain often and have to be careful not to over do. But if I keep doing my PT I have a normal life and can do almost anything. No bungy jumping or real heavy lifting but otherwise I am good and I am wishing and hoping you will be as well.
My husbend and I love your pictures so much talent.
Most of all we just want you to be well and free of pain.