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Hi I am also in my 20's, 27, and dealing with many problems, one of which is DDD in L4-L5. Unfortunately, it can happen at any age. I am too the point where I wish I had a cane to get around. I don't think you will need to deal with the pain forever, I certainly don't plan on it. Injections...

Good luck Rose!!!! You will be in my thoughts and prayers on Monday! Post as soon as you can and GOOD LUCK!!!! I don't go until April 7th so you will have to keep me posted on what it is like:)

I haven't experienced the cold feeling you describe, but I am sure it has something to do with your back. My toes go nurab all the time from my back issues. I have spondylolisthesis of L5 on S1, disc disease with an annular tear and bulge at L4-L5, and a disc herniation with loss of disc...

I am so glad your procedure went relatively well. Keep your chin up, it is still really early in the recovery. I have my fusion April 7th. He is only fusing one level, but I have problems at 2 levels so I am hoping that, if he see's that L4 and L5 look really bad, that he will fix those too...

Hey Laf- We do not have Stop and Shop here but I do remeraber that grocery store from when I lived in Fairfield. I know there are places I can get grocery delivery, but it is the cost I am worried about. Things are tight right now with all my medical bills, office co-pays, and prescriptions...

Hi- Yeah it lasted about a week and then went away. I hate sciatic. Last night I had a painful electical current running though my legs and restless legs. WDKNight- I have already tried pain meRAB, anti-inflammatories, injections, so now I am looking at surgery. I have spondylolisthesis...

Hey Laf! I know, I really needed some Christmas Cheer! I know EXACTLY what you mean about not wanting to get dressed. No clue how I will Christmas shop this year. I will do as much as I can online, and my mother in law has said she will do some for me. It's sad because I really enjoy...

Why does he need to do it through the abdomen? Is there any chance he could go through your back? I am so sorry you are faced with this decision. I would DEFINATELY get a second opinion first, and talk it over with your OB. Perhaps they could put you on bed rest and induce labor early?

I am so glad you got your appointment moved up! Make sure to ask lots of questions!!! He will go over your results with you, and possibly order some more tests. Ask what type of surgery he would recommend, what the recovery time is, how long you will be in the hospital, how long he will...

Hey Tami! I am so glad you got your results. Waiting really stinks. Your results sounRAB pretty similar to mine, although I don't have a hole in the bone. I have L5 on S1 Spondy like you, the fracture is in the L5 pars, narrowing of L4-L5 disc space with mild disc disease. That same disc...

Hey Spine, I did tell my surgeon about my situation and he didn't really care. His response was "well you will have to pay for Cobra because you have to have insurance." Luckily my company isn't totally leaving me out in the cold. I get to keep our health benefits until March 31st, and I get...

My pain prohibits me to lay on my stomach or either side. When I am on my side pain shoots down the leg that is on top. The only position that is somewhat pain free is to lay on my back with a pillow or two under my knees.

Brenda- I forgot to add something. I know I could probably find another job, but I am not sure if I could find one that pays as well and has as good of benefits, at least right now in this economy. Believe it or not my health, vision, and dental are all FREE! I pay nothing to have my entire...

Hey I just found out today that I will be having a fusion in a month. I know it is a scary operation, but, like you, I am in agony and it really cannot get much worse. It's funny you mention going out to dinner. We are going out to dinner tonight to celebrate that I finally have an end in...

Hi Pepper- I am so glad to hear everything is going relatively well so far. I did not know your surgery was coming up so quick, and I wondered where you had been all week! Keep posting on your progress, you have been so helpful to me:angel: Megss

Yeah I am also terrified of what my life would be like if I don't do the surgery. For the past week I have spent most of my time on the couch. They have really lowered the amount of pain meRAB I am allowed to take right now so I can achieve good pain tolerance after surgery. Jan- I am only...

I also wanted to add that heat or soaking in a hot bath helps my muscle spasms a lot! I also use a muscle relaxer every night a couple of hours before bed. An MRI may be helpful in diagnosing the problem. Chiropractors have their place, but I wouldn't trust any chiropractor to do treatment...

Okay. Does it mean there is a nerve compression? Lynn- I totally have to stop for a minute or two as well after I walk up the stairs! By the end of the day, when I am going to bed, my husband as to walk up with me and stabalize me. Rose- I have also experienced the buckling many times. So...

Hey Lynn! Thanks for the info... Yeah it is weird that I won't be having another appointment with the surgeon. He is an orthopedic, and I don't know if there will be a nuerosurgeon or a vascular surgeon there. I do have to have a pre-op visit with my regular doctor. They will run tests to...

Thanks for your responses! I am exhausted, but I was able to get some sleep this weekend. My sister and brother in law took my daughter Saturday because I woke up with a migraine, and I slept the entire time! Then I got to take a 2.5 hour nap today. I called my Dr. and told him about what...