Degenerative Disc Disease Questions
Is Degenerative Disc Disease and Disc Space Narrowing the same thing? The chiropractor told me I had disc space narrowing. Is that the same as degenerative disc disease? It's extremely painful and I can't sit or stand for long periods of time. Thanks for the help.
Is degenerative disc disease and arthritis the same thing? My husband was recently in a auto accident at work. They did a CT Scan of his head and neck. The doctor said that the CT Scan found that he has arthritis in his neck. After receiving the report ourselves to take to another doctor it reads: "There is minimal early degenerative disc disease with osteophyte formation predominatly at C5-6. " My husband never had a problem with his neck before the accident . Now he is in pain and it pops and crunches when he moves it. Are they the same thing? What treatments are there for it? He is going to see a Orthopaedic Specialist but not for another 3 weeks.
Is it extremely weird to have Degenerative Disc Disease? Hi, I'm nearing the age of 15 and the doctor said I have Degenerative Disc Disease and a spine of 50 year old. I'm sure a herniated disc is normal though.
Can hyperparathyroidism cause degenerative disc disease? i found out yesterday that i have hyperparathyroidism (where your at least one parathyroid has a tumor that causes it to take calcium from your bones) and i was wondering if it caused my degenerative disc disease the levels of calcium in your blood are higher because it is taking it from the bones i know that it causes ostioparosis but i cant find any conection to degenerative disc disease. i found out about my discs last april, but i still thinh it was caused by the hyperparathyroidism. i shouldnt have either one thow because i am only 18.
What would be the best medicine to help with degenerative disc disease? I have degeneative disc disease (spelling) and doing physical therapy. But am finding out that if I have to bend over to pick something up off of the floor, or pick up dirty clothes, it seems to bother me at the end of the day. My back gets tired and sore. My job I do, involves alot of bending and I'm hoping that I can go back to work soon. But I'm worried about the bending.
anyone with cervical degenerative disc disease? Had any success with physical therapy? I have had chronic neck pain for the last 5+ years. I recently had a neck xray and found that I have degenerative disc disease (I believe this is or is related to osteoarthritis). I was wondering if anyone out there also has this and had success with physical therapy, chiropractic, etc....as opposed to surgery.. I would like to avoid surgery if possible. Any info is appreciated.....Thanks!
16 year old with Degenerative Disc Disease? I had an MRI today and the results were that I had two herniated discs and they said I had Degenerative Disc Disease. If anyone has had this, would you please tell me about the symptoms you had and if you had any pain. Thank you to all that answer and how did you over come it? Is this common in a 16 year old? It is in the Thoratic Lumbar. I think it said L4 and L5.
Degenerative Disc Disease in 16 year old ? I had an MRI today and the results were that I had two herniated discs and they said I had Degenerative Disc Disease. If anyone has had this, would you please tell me about the symptoms you had and if you had any pain. Thank you to all that answer and how did you over come it? It is in the Thoratic Lumbar. I think it said L4 and L5.
I have disc herniation and degenerative disc disease. What do you think about surgery? I am in a lot of pain and have been for more than 3 years. My condition has slowly worsened. I have tried physical therapy, chiropractic, braces, epidural injections, and pain killers. I am now scheduled for surgery, either disc replacement and / or fusion and opening of the foramen. I have heard horror stories, and also encouraging one. If anyone has ever gone through this, I would like to hear about it and what you think.
What would be the best kind of bed for degenerative disc disease? With all the different beds, memory foam, air beds, regular beds, water beds, etc. So many claiming to help bad backs, any experiences out there to help me make a decision? Thank you for your input.
My husband has degenerative disc disease will that cause them not to work and be lazy? He says he is in pain with lower back pain from two slipped discs, says its too painful to work, and is constantly taking pain medication and is sleeping all day and staying up all night, mind you he is 25 years old. I am confused he has seen the doctor but this doesn't seem normal. we also have 2 kids so we never see him cause he's in bed for 12 hours at a time. or is he just a drug addict?
Has anyone ever recieved disability for degenerative disc disease or osteoarthrtis? I have both. I am in so much pain nothing is working. I appealed disabilty three times.
What are the symptoms of cervical spine degenerative disc disease? I've had and MRI and nerve conduction studies because I had severe sciatica type pain that radiated down my right arm and could not turn my head in either direction. Unfortunately, it affects a few discs but I can't recall the "C" numbers.
Can you become an airline pilot with degenerative disc disease? Currently in the military. discharge possible but dont know for sure. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE HELPFUL!
Has anyone out there tried LCD Spinal Decompression Therapy for degenerative disc disease? How much did you pay for the treatments? How many treatments did you need to correct the problem? Did the pain return after you completed the treatment? Is it just a pain control treatment or does it actually correct the problem? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks for your answers in advance.
who is the best pain doctor in lexington ky if u dont have insurance, i have servere degenerative disc disease 3 bulging disc and i just moved , someone have any suggestings?
Is there anyone who has degenerative disc disease or knows someone that does? I have had degenerative disc desease for several years now and getting worse. Doctor has me on hydrocodine and it never really stops the pain. Is there anyone that is taking or doing something that stops the pain? Don;t know what ese to do, don't want to up the dosage and I am sure my doctor wouldn't either.
I was diagnosed a while back with DDD degenerative disc disease.I am having a lot of pain and my doc will? only give me naproxyn and that just isn't working. Any ideas on how to get him to give me something stronger. I have asked and he says that the naproxyn should do the trick ,well it's not. Any ideas?
Has any one been in the military with degenerative disc disease and if so what kind of discharge you recieve? Been in for 7 years in august. It is a service connected disability. Also how does the militaries physical evaluation board (PEB) work? If I dont agree with there decision can I reverse there decision?
have degenerative disc disease for 3 months Had physio and walking in pool no improvement how long till better? Specialist says stick with the physio and pool exercises for a while yet. How long till I am recovered?
Degenerative Disc Disease Help :(? My step dad has Degenerative Disc Disease in 3 disc in his neck and he is in constant pain, he been taking pills to cure the pain but it still doesnt help. He took so much pills last night he threw them up ....i was wondering if anyone could help please. But other than that he is very healthy for his age he just has this one problem.
what is the best treatment for degenerative disc disease,and what is the real cause of pain in DDD? i have DDD @ L5-S1 ,since 7-8 yrs, i tried many Dr. but failed to get treated,i tried accupuncture,massage, yoga,accupressure,epidural inj.,physio but none has helped, pain may go for a day or two and it comes back,seating in vajra asana in a special chair gives me some relief, but thats not the solution,i do not want to go for major surgery, so pls suggest minimum invasive surgery if available,or some best way to manage the pain without medication.
I suffer from degenerative disc disease. Any suggestions on treatment other than physical therapy? My doctor wants me to go for PT, but my back hurts worse than it did when I was originally diagnosed with three herniated discs. He looked over notes from my chart that were over two years old. I am really shocked he didn't want me to go for a MRI. I take several pain/muscle medications. Unfortunately, I can only take them at night. I am a stay at home father, so I take care of my daughter during the day. Can anyone suggest anything, please??????
Does the Social Security Administration view Degenerative Disc Disease as a disability? I was diagnosed with DDD. As it stands I can't sit, walk or stand for long periods of time. My career is in the field were I must do all of the above and more. As it stands I can't work and am thinking about applying for SSI, due to the DDD disability. I know SSI does take you through a long drawn out process when applying for services, what ever thay may be. I was wondering has anyone ever applied for and received SSI for DDD? Is it a long process? Can someone give me tips for applying, and information regarding the rigorous process of getting the Government to give US Citizens their fare share.
degenerative disc disease? have you or any one you know been dx with degenerative disc disease? how was it treated...do you ever get over it...how painful is it...
Need a good exercise or something since l have degenerative spine disc disease anyone know what to do? Besides my pills what can l do does anyone know.?/
what is it like to have a degenerative disc disease? Hi, I mean how bad is the pain?
They say I have Degenerative Disc Disease .? I am 27 years old. I have a very physical job at work. One day I was moving a piece of equipment that is about 600lbs with a pallet type jack. The jack got hung in a crack and took everything I had to get it out. When the jack finally came I feel down. I weigh about 255lbs but I am in pretty good shape. I then started to have lower back pains and left leg pains. Does that mean That I have Degenerative Disc Disease. I went to the doctor and was treated for a towrn lumbar muscle. But the pain only got worse. Then after about 1 1/2 months I had a MRI and the doctor said I had Degenerative Disc Disease. What I am wondering is when I hit the ground in that month and a half could my disc go dry and the doctor think that I have Degenerative Disc Disease. Or could the problem be from the fall. If you could just tell me about how long it takes for a disc to go dry or is it always Degenerative Disc Disease. I can not get any answers from anyone. I have never had any back problems in the past.
Is there any way to treat degenerative disc disease L5/S1 level other than through surgery.? My brother in law was diagnosed with this dtsease. He is 60 yrs old and the consultant gave him a 50% chance of recovery thru surgery. Please help cos he is in constant pain.
Has anyone had surgery to repair damage caused by degenerative disc disease? I am 39, was diagnosed in '99. I've been able to maintain a somewhat normal life with physical therapy, chiropractic, etc. But was told after my last x-ray, that I WILL need surgery, probably sooner than later. And I am terrified. Mine is L4-L5, L5-S1, and I do the decompression therapy.
i have degenerative disc disease is it normal to have shoulder pain with it to? i have shoulder pain and head and neck pain with it to is this normal with degenerative disc disease
Am I crazy for having this surgery? Degenerative Disc Disease...? I am 29 with really bad degenerative disc disease on three levels S1-L4-5. I have tried everything, physical therapy, pain killers, exercises and nothing works. I'm scheduled to have a multi level fusion at the end of the month and I'm scared out of my mind. From what I have read this extensive surgery is rarely done, but my doctor thinks it will help. I just want to feel my age and be able to walk around . Am I crazy for doing the surgery?
how are vertabrae in the neck that have degenerative disc disease, repaired? I was slammed into a tree, from the energy, produced by a mortor round explosion. My left, side neck was the impact area. I am experience almost unbearable pain.. Who in the greater Seattle area handles this type of injury? There is no schrapnal involved.
Anyone found a good solution for degenerative disc disease? I am 21 and have been diagnosed with Degenerative Disk Disease. I have always been very healthy, and do not smoke, so i believe it is quite rare at my age. I have had pain on and off for over 2 years now, and currently for the last 6 months straight. I used to play basketball, it was my life, and in a way still is, I really just wanna know if I'll be able to play again. If anyone has had DDD and found a good solution that has worked for them please let me know your story. I have tried all the exercieses, anti-inflam., and chiropractor for months but have yet to find a solution besides injections or surgey which looks to be next on my list. I dont need a total painfree solution, I can play through pain, but it totally locks my core up when i try to do anything. So if anyone has any solutions, or has had the injections or surgey please let me know what happened good or bad. I kno even doctors arent always rt, so i want to get some other opinions from people who have been thru this, thx Yes I did have electric stem. for 3 months along with the chiropractor and therapy and i also used a lumber trackion all with no results good or bad. The treatment did not start that aggressive with all those things, but we tried to add things and build my strength up but it didnt seem to help at all. I'm getting my mri this week and seeing my orthopedic the next week with results and what he thinks is best to do, I just want to get other peoples opinions and experiences, so that i can develop better questions and ideas to ask my doctor. Thanks a lot for your answers so far, anymore would be greatly appreciated...
Does anyone have personal experience with bulging lumbar discs and degenerative disc disease? I recently got diagnosed (through MRI and X-Ray) with a bulging disc in my lumbar (low spine) region as well as minimal degeneration of one disc in the same area. I'm looking for answers from those who have personal experience with pain management. I've done research so I don't need websites explaining what these things are, just input on what others have done to manage the problem. I'm already on NSAIDs and do not want to resort to any injections as of now. So non-medicinal advice would be most appreciated. I'm a young adult, a competitive horseback rider and I am active in core strengthening classes such as pilates and yoga. I cannot physically lift weights because of a previous shoulder injury. I am also currently in a physical therapy program. Thanks!
can you avoid degenerative disc disease? ive already had an exctruted disc operated on. I want to do everything i can to improve the strength in my back. any ideas or personal accounts?
Might an extra vertebrae at the L-5 level cause degenerative disc disease & numerous disc surgeries? I've been diagnosed with DDD, had 3 disc surgeries at the L-4-L-5 level-am trying to find if there's any connection between the disc problems and an extra vertebrae, and what possible problems an extra vertebrae below L-5 could cause. No one can give me any specifics as of yet. Dealing with continual pain, recurring numbness/weakness in legs, some peripheral neuropathy. Some doctors have been unfamiliar with the issue of an extra vertebrae, others say up to 20% of population may have an extra vertebrae, needless to say, I'm confused!
I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease does anyone know about this? I was diagnosed with DDD a couple of months ago. I've been reading about the disease on the web, and have not heard anyone mention pain, and poor circulation in their legs and feet. I also have neck pain and severe muscle spasms in my legs, neck and back. Has anyone experienced this. I am also taking Hydrocodone. I tried 800mg Motrin, Naproxen,and Baclofen none of these seem to work, only the Hydrocodone. I really don't want to get hung up on the pills. I am starting physical therapy next week, and would like to know if anyone has tried other meds besides these to ease the pain, and how good are they at relieving pain. Should I see a pain specialist. I don't want to turn into an addict, but the pain is unbearable.
is degenerative disc disease a genetic condition? My dad suffers degenerative disc disease, and I have been having lower back pains constantly, so I'm wondering if I'm more propense to suffer from "DDD"
i have a bad lower back due to degenerative disc disease at 23, what kind of bed is best for me? a hard mattress, soft mattress? some kind i dont even know about?
what is the most promising new potential treatment for degenerative disc disease? gene therapy? cadaveric disc transplantation? injections of ozone? other growth factor injections? please do not include disc replacement, or physical therapy.
I have a bulging disc and degenerative disc disease has anyone had success with an inversion table? I am on serious pain meds but am getting tired of taking them, also went to first treatment of PT and traction table today, and I am suffering. I had to take 5 of these tablets (percocet 7.5) over three hours to get any relief. Has anyone tried an inversion table and had success before I go buy one? Any other success stories besides a shot into the spine? I don't think I can do that. I would almost rather have surgery than have a shot into my spine I really really really do not do well with needles. And if so what is a good model or brand name? Has anyone heard of invertek? They are on eBay for like $100.
I have degenerative disc disease and I got hooked on narcotics. Any other remedies? I have done the PT, OT, steroid injections, nerve blocks, lidocaine patches, NSAIDS,...
What is Mild Degenerative Disc Disease? What isMild Anterior Thecal Sac Indentations? Theh MRI report says,The cervical lordosis is straightened. Normal vertevral alignment is seen. Mild scoliosis is noted. The cervical discs are mildly hypointense on T2WI due to reduced hydration. Marrow signal intensities are normal. The cervical cord shows no abnormal intrinsic signal intensity. The CM are is normal. At C3-C4,C4-5,C6-7 levels Mild disc bulges and mild posterolateral osteophytes are causing mild anterior thecal sac indentations.At C5-6 level, Disc height is slightly reduced. Mild disc herniation and posterolateral ostephytes are causing mild thecal sac indentation and mild bilateral neural foraminal narrowing. Please give your opinion regarding this findings and how to get best treatment.
I need information on natural treatment of Degenerative Disc Disease in Dauschunds. ie food, vitamins etc.? My 1 1/2 year old Dauschund has been diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease. The vet wants to do surgery. I'm thinking that a natural diet might be the best alternative at this point. I need good dog food recipes, amounts to my feed, what supplements to give. Any suggestion that may have helped you.
can degenerative disc disease be linked to a whiplash injury? I was in a rear end collision last may and have suffered with severe pain in my neck and arms since. I had an mri scan which showed that a disc was out of place, however when i went back to the consultant he also diagnosed degenerative disc disease. I have never suffered any problems with my neck before, not until I had the accident can the two things be linked
What is degenerative disc disease? This has to with problems with the back.
Is Degenerative Disc Disease considered less of a disease because most everyone has it? I was told I have DDD but because most people have it, My doctor(s) do not consider it a real condition or one that is painful.
Any one out there living daily with all over pain. I have degenerative disc disease since I was 20, but the? pain seems to be going to new places daily. I have tried narcotics (got hooked), TENS unit, steroid injections, nerve blocks, NSADS, PT, OT, exercise, chiropractor, acupuncture,... Does anyone else have any suggestions?
I might be having a nerve block (lower back pain - degenerative disc disease). Anyone have advice/experience? I sure would appreciate it. I've had 2 out of 3 epidural steroid shots, with only 2-3 days of slight relief. I'd be interested to hear anyone's experience and thank you!
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