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Has anyone willing to share issues w/lower back herniated disks. Successes, non-successives  
Operations, invasive, non-invasive methods, recovery.  
CT scan came back w/2 lower back herniated disks. Sux 2 b me.  
Am in no pain yet so on no pain meds. Do use rubs tho like Voltaren, Blue Ice etc.  
Do stretches few times a day, seems to help.  
Along with very high histamine!! Anyone experience this issue?/  
TIA  
 
Edited by HAGD, 2021-05-01 10:15:27

Guess I'm confused as to what is going on in your post...how come you had scan done to reveal the discs herniated if not in pain? How come using back creams if there is no pain? Many people have herniated discs and live without pain or needing surgery etc.  
 
I do have herniated disc thats caused me nothing but issues for close to 2 years. Been waiting on surgery for disc replacement since seeing Dr demulenaer(i think I butchered his name)last August. Finally got in for a injection into lower back which has given a bit of relief for time being but that took forever to get as well, finally got in on a cancelation in March and can't get in again for one until end of November now. Was pumping pills for about a year and pretty much off of them now unless I do much around house.

Ty Golden  
To clear a few things up.  
When any kind of lifting or too much bending, it feels more achy than pain (does that make sense) so put on blue ice, do stretches, achy seems to go away with in about 10 to 15 seconds.  
Must have somewhat of a high tolerance of pain (guessing) becuz when had Frozen shoulder 8yrs ago, the Doc wanted to put me on pain killers. Refused cuz told him there was no pain, unless moved it unknowingly the wrong way and any uncomfort went away within seconds. Frozen shoulder went away in 6 to 6and 1/2 month. Dr. Ho digital therapy religiously every day, multiply times a day seems to heal it.  
Haven't used Dr. Ho on back cuz don't know if that's a good idea till hear of someone who uses it for herniated disks. (research internet didn't answer The Question asked.  
Hope this cleared up some confusion  
Oh and Me and the doc wanted a scan to to see if anything in my spine had to do with the high histamine, like rule out leukimia. Jess hope i',m making sense.  
PS ....have butchered many spelling myself so no worries.  
 
Edited by HAGD, 2021-05-01 12:49:46

Wow, no pain. I have had a herniated disk for about 2 weeks and it has been nothing but pan for me. My entire right leg pain and numb. cannot bend, and if I walk I loose feeling in my right foot.  
 
Even sleeping is a pain, as liying down does not relieve it. My doctor recommends physical therapy but the one in the hospital is currently not available and I do not have insurance as I am on Disability. And to make thing harder I cannot use any of the over the counter creams as I am allergic to those.. Bring on the ice pack and heating pad!

I developed a herniated disc. Painful as heck. Got a series of exercises from a physiotherapist, and after 3-4 months things were back to normal. Rarely had any bother since. Maybe take a look at Hamilton Hall’s book The Back Doctor.

Wondering if you have gotten advice on surgery or is that an option for you?  
Stretches and Blue Ice from dollar store sure helps my somewhat achy back. Been to chiropractor, she said mine isn't very bad herniated disks..,,hmmmm. Chiro got ex-rays from the hospital sent to her.  
My friend uses Tiger balm, helps her.  
Be nice to hear from some one who has had surgery on herniated disks.  
Feel for ya Princess , pain for so long. Do you do stretches? ointments? I just don't want to get there, which may be coming. yuck. So wondering about surgery in my case

2015 , dual disc surgery. One disc replacement, an insert, and another fused. So far so good  
 
My world was turned upside in 2013. Leg pain had struck me close to my forties. Like no pain I had endured ever. Episodes got worse and longer. Going to work, not going to work. Graduated return to work, you name it. Physio, meds, exercises, meds. Back to work, another episode.  
My doctor started to send notes to the surgeon to get on list.  
 
The last couple episodes I needed to go to ER for a real shot to actually get thru the pain. Current meds had no effect.  
 
A couple meetings with the surgeon and the game plan was made. A completely ruined disk and another starting to go.  
 
I could not work for long. Then another episode. Then back home. Then physio. Rinse and repeat. I’m surprised I wasn’t divorced. Nerve pain makes you a monster. I would only wish it upon my worst enemies.  
 
We do have one of the best back surgeons in North America. He is highly regarded for his disc work. Some other disciplines, not so much.  
 
As scary as back surgery sounds, sometimes there are no other alternatives.  
 
Pm me if u have any other questions.

I had a discectomy in 2012 at the L5-S1 joint. I herniated 2 discs and blew out one. It was the worst pain and poorest quality of life. I couldn't stand for more than 20 minutes on a good day. Sitting was out. I could stand and lay. That was it. The surgery was life changing for me. I got the feeling back in my leg, was able to walk again. The pain relief was instantaneous upon waking up from surgery. I'd only opt for surgery of you're in pain.

Ty much for the very informative info all  
Like to add that I am on NO oral pain killers, just the ointments.  
I'm funny geeze, u know that I went for a 2hour walk yesterday early evening, got home, hopped into a hot tub with Epson salt, hopped out of tub did many stretches. thinking i'd be sore in the morning,,, nope. Was just fine.  
As for sleeping >:>:>: no problem. Standing>:>:no problem. Sitting 2 long yes feel achy so stretch, ointment , achy gone in 15sec.  
I try not to squat or bend forward for too long or feel achy coming on, try not to lift too heavy stuff and if do, hold it to as close as body as possible.  
You know with new technology always advancing maybe soon they will have a non- invasive, no open surgery. Heck they prolly do but not in Canada  
Ty much again and will pm if have Q's

I strongly suspect I've done something do a disk in my lower back as I've been in an incredible amount of pain the past few weeks (thankfully it's slowly getting better, but nothing resembling normal yet).  
 
I've had 5 unmedicated births and I told my husband that this pain is worse. At least with childbirth, you get a break in between contractions to catch your breath, with a discernable peak with ebbing and flowing. This has the same, unrelenting intensity as those peaks. I'm pretty tough, but it became unbearable at time and I would just break down and weep.  
 
Edited by Abbysmum, 2021-05-05 16:18:30

My doctor mentioned that hernaiated disks may have been compiling for awhile , like yrs, it may not just have happened at once. Do remember few years back helping lift a washing machine, my back went out, took couple weeks for pain to go away with excercises the chiro gave me. No pain killers tho. Course didn't help when i made a rock garden and lifted all those rocks by myself, a few yrs ago and few other back breaking jobs thro the years actually probable many back breaking jobs. I'm a small person and slim so I'm sure i lifted my weight many times thro the years , and now paying for it, how swift am I ?  
 
 
Abby , maybe slow down, take it easy for a bit till ur back feels better, don't want it to get worse. Just a suggestion, up to you tho.

L4/5 L5S1 herniated disc. Last summer could hardly stand leg pain was ridiculous.  
 
Mri confirmed the issue. Dr said we should try other options before we discussed surgery. Started doing physio and regular chiro appointment.  
 
Stretches and core strengthening has made huge difference for me. Some days I get a tweak but I get back on doing my exercises and it subsides biggest thing is staying on top of it once it’s under control

Yes, i feel stretches helping big time but what do you mean by core strengthening, maybe a detailed explanation, please and thankyou. Incase I':m missing something while stretching. As looking for anything, as u mention about core strengths so doesn't get worse.  
Yes staying of top of it is huge proactive method so it doesn't get worse. Ounce of prevention leads to pound of cure.  
When u think about it we should all be doing stretches in the morning no matter what age to limber up.  
Remember hearing yrs ago, we see cats and dogs automatically stretching after a nap and their was something to it

Back injuries are rarely a singular thing, usually it's a bunch of cumulative things. I know of a few things over the years that have damaged it (including falling down stairs on my butt in my misspent youth). I'm not 100% sure what started this latest bout, but there were a few things that definitely aggravated it this time and lead to acute pain. It's never been this bad.  
 
Luckily I start physio Friday, so hopefully I can get my function back and avoid a repeat performance!

start slow and easy I started doing these while watching tv and no have increased to more core exercises during workout sessions  
 
Bird Dogs.  
Glute Bridge  
Dead Bugs  
 
Forearm plank  
side planks  
single leg glue bridge.

Thanks much Muppet  
Looked all them up and the internet gave me gr8 images of all them.  
No doc, chiro, or phsio gave me these even the internet never gave me this months ago .  
Yes thankyou for the gr8 info and will start slow  
My CT scan was in July last yr. but haven't gotten any worse or gotten much better for that matter, so really needed these core-strength excercises

glad I could help, I find it interesting that physio nor chiro gave you those exercises. Both mine gave me variations of both.

I have had multiple back surgeries. It started with herniated L4-L5-S1. Surgeon fused all put in metal disk. Screwed up and caused major nerve damage. I have 2 date had 8 back surgeries trying to correct this. I have lots of metal and a neuro stimulator implanted. I am also on wait list for 2 more surgeries due to after you are fused more damage is inevitable. If you are able to get by with a quality of life without surgery definately do.

Oh thankyou 4 ur comment on surgery. So sorry about the failures. But i need to hear that.  
Wonder if there is different severities of herniated disks, since i only feel achy at times. Note>:>: chiro said mine wasn't as bad as many she has seen and that i am still very limber.  
Don't know if it is all in my head but the stretches that Muppet gave me and am starting slow, have had no achy feeling yet 2-day. Hmm even didn't use ointment yet 2-day.  
Hugs and kisses to ya Muppet for ur info on excercises.  
Decision for me is No surgery after the last comment.  
Internet mentioned could take 2yrs to heal with stretches and exercies if u stay on top of it as Muppet mentioned. ( ys i know you can't believe everything u read on the Net.} But that'll be my goal so no negitives please on my dream. YOu see the mind is stronger than matter. Believe and it will come true.  
Oh and another very important exercise is deep breathing anytime u do stretches and exercises cuz it feeds our muscles oxygen. I deep breath the whole time i stretch and part of the time I am walking (daily). Fill ur tummy with air hold 4secs, protruding stomach, release air 8secs, cave ur tummy in. Repeat  
Heck we should all be doing deep breathing exercises everyday. Ounce of prevention is a pound of cure. It also strengthens our lungs  
Another stretch I've been doing in the beginning is stand on tippy toes and reach for the sky (ceiling) with tips of ur fingers, feels soooooo good on the back.  
 
Edited by HAGD, 2021-05-07 13:47:15