Have You Had Treatment for Lower Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease?
Question by Jackie Blue: Have you had treatment for lower lumbar degenerative disc disease?
I’ve asked in pain management, but no answers yet. All discs in my lower lumbar L1-5 are in bad shape. My options are 4 weeks of therapy and brace to see if that helps, if not, then spinal epidural, if not that, nerve ablation, and surgery is in the equation, but he feels I am not to that point yet. Anyone had the injections or the nerve ablation that can share information? On a level of 1-10 my average pain is 7-8 and can elevate to 10 when I am running errands and housework. Should I skip the therapy and go right to the injections or nerve ablation for more relief though the pain will come back sometime and require more shots and ablation. The pain is in its 3rd year, and I’m at my wits end. Anyone that has had any of these treatments or even surgery? I don’t mind the therapy for the 4 weeks recommended, but also don’t want to get into therapy every week the rest of my life. My PA said after 4 weeks we would reevaluate and if therapy isn’t working move on to another treatment. I’m holding him to that. Anyone that can share their experience also about spine fusion?
Anyone had any adverse reactions to the steroid? The PA said it is a small amount, and if it was orally then it could cause weight gain, but not in the injections. I hope I’m not wasting 4 weeks in therapy when I could get relief by injections or the nerve ablation. It’s a guessing game without going through the therapy first. I suppose 4 weeks isn’t that long, but I’m also dealing with a deductible that has been met this year until Jan 1.
Mary P he suggested when the time came a spinal fusion. Not sure if that is what you mean, but I will look up what your husband had. I really do appreciate everyone’s help and advice. This is a major decision for my husband and me, and it means a lot that you all take the time to help out. God bless
Yes it is, Poppy. I don’t know what I would do without him.
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Answer by Opa
I get the injection three times a year,because I do not want the surgery.
Its not bad .I get pretty good relief.
I have tried the exercise program and it just seemed to irritate the situation more.
But as it goes each persons body excepts these treatments differently.
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