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Post by GrassRootsPR on Jul 28, 2009 18:20:17 GMT -5
Blew my back out this weekend in the yard. Went to the doc today and he said I have a herniated disc. Now I'm on steroids, muscle relaxers, pain killers, etc.
Has anyone out there ever had this and if so do you have any advice to offer. It hurts like heck and I can barely move.
Thanks.
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Post by YellowRubi on Jul 28, 2009 19:01:24 GMT -5
Welcome to the world of everyday pain. I have two herniated disks in my lower back which drops me to the floor when it goes out.
Chip it sucks, when mine goes out bad it takes about 2 weeks to go back in line with many weeks of pain. Funny when mine goes out you can physically see my back is curved to one side.
Take it easy Chip.
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Post by HamiltonLJ on Jul 28, 2009 19:05:37 GMT -5
That not good! All I know is don't let them cut you! If you have the x-rays get a second and third opinion. Even a chiropractor may even be able to relieve some of the pressure. It worked for the pinched nerve in my neck! Sucks getting old!
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Post by Founding Father on Jul 28, 2009 19:08:40 GMT -5
ahhh yes welcome to the dark side i have one in my neck think your back hurts  plus my lower back |
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Post by waterman on Jul 28, 2009 19:19:29 GMT -5
Like kurt said welcome to the world of back pain,,,I have 2 in the lower back and In my neck c4-c7 are crushed there's many days i cant move my head,,and i refuse the surgery do to the risk's involved. So good luck buddy rest is your best friend!!!
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Post by JeepR on Jul 28, 2009 19:46:14 GMT -5
A few months back I did the same thing, I could barely walk... Problem with the prescriptions was that they made me sick and very tired... I started taking Aleves and used hot compresses
which had me back on my feet in a week... I was still alittle sore, but at least I could function and gradually my back pain subsided... Now I'm extremely careful when lifting or bending because occasionally the pain reminds me its still there...
Get well soon Chip...
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plus my lower back 
