Things are going as planned so far, my leg pain is still there and only time will tell as to whether or not if it is chronic. I believe at this point it was worth the chance to be pain free, it has...
Thanks, I will be on the slow train for a while, I have thought long and hard about this and I do not want to repeat all this over. As for most men I believe it is ego that will do me the most...
Hello everyone, Well its been 5 days and am finally getting my thoughts back about me, those that I do have. As far as the surgery it went well according to the Dr., nerves were severely pinched and...
I will keep the updates coming, I know how I am at this point. I wished I had a crystal ball to see the future but I do not so I scour the posts to find the latest ones hoping to read some miraculous...
I guess you can say that I heard what I wanted to hear, after talking with my boss today I have calmed down quite a bit. I had been up for two days, mostly wondering if I was making the correct...
Hi everyone, it has been a while since I have posted on here. I went back to work after lam, micro discectomy with both of my calves full of that electric pain and it is just a struggle to do that. I...
So I woke up this morning and I am having small shocks in my finger, and for the past two days have dropped multiple things. I had a microdisectomy back in May and am waiting for another MRI as I...
Thanks everyone, love the advise I get on here. Anyway are there other extended meds besides Nucynta that I can research before going to the PM DR.....
Hello everyone, got another question, I am 4 months pass a microdisectomy and am in level 7 - 10 pain. The doctor currently has me on 3 325/7.5 Percocet's, 4 -600 gabapentin, along with muscle...
Thanks for the replies, I have started the ball rolling to get another MRI. It is so hard to stay positive, I can just slowly see my life as I knew it slipping away...... This is probably the hardest...
Its been a while since I have been on here, but I have a question that only this group can answer. I have had continual leg pain in my left leg from my butt to the bottom of my calf (probably...
It is Monday night and my left leg has gotten me to the point that I can barely type this, THIS IS FING CRAZY!!!!!!! I am back in the same situation, pain is intolerable, even took 20mg go...
That is exactly what I was thinking so I didn't go, I found some ATC colodapens and double dosed on my pain meds and flexerils. I know this is not the "correct" way to do things but when having an...
Hey guys, Its been a while since I have posted on here but I am perplexed today and was looking for some advice. I am 7 weeks post op, Lam/microD and I have had severe pain in my left thigh and calf...
Thanks, I am so eager to get past the pain, or eager to see if it will go away or if it is permanent. Lee...
Hey guys, it has been three weeks since my lamy/microdisection and things seem to be worst than before the surgery. Yesterday I got in the pool and swam about 5 laps, taking it easy to start with....
Well just talked with the pre-op nurse and she dropped the bomb on me that they also have me schedule for laminectomy, I have read several sites but can anyone tell me what the hell it is? Will it...
I have a herniated disc, nerve pinch, stenosis and all that. I have read the posts and hope that I have similar results as it does seem he is having good success....
From the research I have done he is a good neurosurgeon, I cant say I am happy with the rest of his staff. I am sure once I have the surgery I will find another neurosurgeon as his PA and I do not...
So after a rollercoaster 6 months of pain and Drs. giving me the "everyone's different" answer I have agreed to have a microdisectomy which is scheduled for Tuesday morning. I am just wondering if...
I am going to give a day and see what happens, if it still is numb Monday I will give the dr a call thanks Vickie...
So over the past year my butt, leg, and even the top of my foot have hurt, this morning I woke up and my right three fingers on my right hand are numb. I didn't think that the L5 S1 would cause this,...
thanks everyone, I am going to go get the flexeril today and give them a try, I just know the comfort level with the valium was nice...... No squirming, pacing, or the laying down flopping around...
So I went to the ER a few about a month ago due to pain and other things, the ER dr. prescribed me valium to help with the pain along with the hydro's that I was already taking. I called my PM Dr....
Hello everyone! I am just checking in to say hi and to let you all know that all of you are still in my prayers. Have not had the time to run through the forum lately but hopefully everyone is doing...
Jane, Was thinking of you and praying everything is going well for you today, Get well soon!! Lee...
I guess in my position I am still wanting everything to go back to the way it was, I am seeing that is not what is going to happen. If that is going to be the case then I want to be the best that I...
I have read several trials and it seems to be a coin toss, neither having significant advantages, hence I was looking for first hand knowledge of the two....
Was wondering what your thoughts and experiences are with these two, I am not sure what my options are but I would like to be as informed as possible when I get in front of my neurosurgeon. Thanks in...
Jane, I hate to pry but I am in the beginning of all this L5-S1 herniation and surgery is soon to be in my future. Can you tell me briefly first if all 4 surgeries were for the same area, and what...
These are the latest two... Check the baby isle for frozen teething rings, and those cheap freezer pop's, ( the long skinny ones) although she said you will end up wearing them........
This is my l5-S1 and I live about 15 miles outside of Lakeland FL, I believe I found a good one his name is Dr Amman at Neurology and Neurosurgery in Winterhaven. I just am tired of reading because I...
After reading your post I had to show it to her, she has been in CP for 15 years with multiple issue's. She has had limes(originally diagnosed Lupus), PTSD and major shoulder damage from an attack at...
If life is bad enough that you are seeking options, you should try them all until one works, but hopefully the first will be your answer. AA or NA are an awesome option as it is a system that has...
My wife has tmj and she said to use frozen spoons, best thing she could find and you can get different sizes. Best wishes Lee...
So I went to the ER today and after explaining to the Dr what was going on, and an examination he said that I was not far enough along to diagnose me with CES but he was extremely concerned with the...
Yeah I got to goggle something /ˈfləməkst/ adjective adjective: flummoxed 1. bewildered or perplexed. "he became flummoxed and speechless"...
Vickie, Thank you, I do understand about not toying with this. I guess due to ego, I don't want to admit it is going on. The past week and a half as been a down hill plummet, this morning I woke to...
Not yet but I was concerned as the more I read it seems to come up a lot. I was just wondering how common it is with herniated disc and similar conditions. Lee...
So I have been reading (Lord help us) and I was wondering just how common it is for guys with spine issues to have incontinence or have bowel problems?...
I second the Wow, not sure I liked what I read but at least I have a good analogy going into all this.... Thanks Lee...
The only good thing I can tell you is that after a while the pain will drive you to the point that you will be welcoming injections and contemplating surgery. :) I am a newbie at this also, and am in...
I find it crazy and the anxiety is a bit overwhelming, I had called my Dr on Tues. to get my refill, they don't call back and finally Wally World calls to tell me its ready. As if we are not already...
Thank you everyone, this is truly not the way I would like to meet any of you but I am glad that if we have to go through this we can do it together. Although I do not have the stripes from multiple...
Hi Gina, I too am a newbie, and while having an episode of relentless pain, I found this site and to say the people are understanding is an understatement. There is a lot of information in the past...
Yea I am playing a mmporg game while I surf the web, I do try not to complain too much and keep myself busy, Its just the no sleep thing that is getting to me.... Seems I go until I pass out from...
Also how much does rain effect the spine, I live in Florida and it has been raining all day? Just a thought...
I was disillusioned earlier today thinking that my episode was over and my back would go back to a 4 or 5 but here I sit at about a 7 or 8 pain level. This is just plain craziness, I am going to wear...
I would like to introduce myself to you all as this site will be a part of my life as I can see when the pain levels go up it will tend me to gravitate towards those who understand my plight. My name...
Same here, A doctors visit meant I was half dead and everyone got tired of looking at me and made me go. This is just scary, I am not one who enjoys letting someone else have this amount of power...