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Posted on 9/26/16 at 4:54 pm to The Spleen
Posted on 9/26/16 at 4:54 pm to The Spleen
I do not take any pain killers other than the OTC stuff. I hope they advise physical therapy. Surgery sounds scary. I remember the 80's when back surgery was the last and worst option. Most of the time I am fine with no pain. When I hurt it I get a steroid shot and dose pack and I am better in about 3 days.
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Posted on 9/26/16 at 5:15 pm to bullyintigertown
I always heard that about back surgery, but they've made tremendous advances. I had the surgery on a Tuesday morning, was home by lunch, and was back at work the following Monday. The first couple of days were really rough, but by Friday I was walking up and down the stairs and around the block.
If you're a candidate for the discectomy(my surgeon said only about 15% of back pain sufferers benefit from it), I can't recommend it enough.
If you're a candidate for the discectomy(my surgeon said only about 15% of back pain sufferers benefit from it), I can't recommend it enough.
Posted on 9/26/16 at 11:28 pm to bullyintigertown
The steroids and pacs will not fix the problem. I had a laminectomy (sp) done in 2010. I had no choice but to get the surgery, the front of my legs went numb. It's not like the old days, do what needs to be done. I can still function, but my case was extreme from what I was told. Remember no one ever said "I used to have a bad back". Take care of yourself and good luck.
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