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lillymae · 03-07-2011, 12:02 AM

There is a Dr who is supposed to be one of the Top Spine & Nerve Dr's in the US. Dr Filler in California has patients come from all over the world to see him. He has written several books, one is called ( Do You Really Need That Back Surgery ) So I don't think He cuts just to be cutting. I sent you a PM.

mileydog · 03-07-2011, 04:42 PM

I had herniated discs as well. It is a horrible situation. Extremely painful. I truly feel sorry for you.

I tried it all except surgery. I took the epidural shots, Physical therapy, Chiro, chinese type medicine, and of course all the prescribed meds. Yes it is extremely painful and the meds dull the pain but it is still there. The meds make you extremely tired and nauseous.

After almost a year of total inactivity, I found that what help me the most is to just simply ICE and rest. I never applied any heat to my back at all. I kept ice on it for almost 2 weeks straight. Even at work, I iced my back. The pain in my leg and back finally was relieved to the point where I didnt limp any more. I then began to perform pilates type exercises since my back stopped hurting.

PM me for more info if you like.

pawever Yorkie · 03-08-2011, 03:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lillymae

I don't understand why your Dr hasn't given you a diff pain med. Nausia to any med is often an allergic reaction & usually the Dr will give you something else to try. Can you call him/her & ask for something else, maybe Tramadol. You Have to do something as you can't live in that kind of pain.

My Doc think that I'm lucky that I don't have such intense pain 24/7 like one of his extreme cases...

He's like "You are young enough to get better in your own???" I tried some meds that are weaker, but it still made me so tired. I'm searching for a better doc, but don't have a clue where I should start...

pawever Yorkie · 03-08-2011, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by lillymae

There is a Dr who is supposed to be one of the Top Spine & Nerve Dr's in the US. Dr Filler in California has patients come from all over the world to see him. He has written several books, one is called ( Do You Really Need That Back Surgery ) So I don't think He cuts just to be cutting. I sent you a PM.

Thank you!
I'll keep in mind about him.
Is there any good one in NY?

pawever Yorkie · 03-08-2011, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mileydog

I had herniated discs as well. It is a horrible situation. Extremely painful. I truly feel sorry for you.

I tried it all except surgery. I took the epidural shots, Physical therapy, Chiro, chinese type medicine, and of course all the prescribed meds. Yes it is extremely painful and the meds dull the pain but it is still there. The meds make you extremely tired and nauseous.

After almost a year of total inactivity, I found that what help me the most is to just simply ICE and rest. I never applied any heat to my back at all. I kept ice on it for almost 2 weeks straight. Even at work, I iced my back. The pain in my leg and back finally was relieved to the point where I didnt limp any more. I then began to perform pilates type exercises since my back stopped hurting.

PM me for more info if you like.

I'm happy for you!

I bought shiatsu massage(can be hot) chair. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it makes pain even worse!

Maby I don't position myself right on the chair... I never tried the ice pack. I'll try it tonight. thank you~
esther

lil fu fu girl · 03-08-2011, 05:23 AM

My heart goes out to you. Back pain is absolutely the one thing that will drive you out into the middle of the street looking for a truck. I have numerous issues all of which are degenerating. I, like mileydog, use ICE alllllll the time! I have about 3 different ice packs that are always ready to go. It does get discouraging but you have to out last it. Know that you are not alone and keep learning about the other options out there.
Best wishes....

03-07-2011, 12:02 AM	#16
lillymae YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,544	There is a Dr who is supposed to be one of the Top Spine & Nerve Dr's in the US. Dr Filler in California has patients come from all over the world to see him. He has written several books, one is called ( Do You Really Need That Back Surgery ) So I don't think He cuts just to be cutting. I sent you a PM.

03-07-2011, 04:42 PM	#17
mileydog Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: sacramento Posts: 64	I had herniated discs as well. It is a horrible situation. Extremely painful. I truly feel sorry for you. I tried it all except surgery. I took the epidural shots, Physical therapy, Chiro, chinese type medicine, and of course all the prescribed meds. Yes it is extremely painful and the meds dull the pain but it is still there. The meds make you extremely tired and nauseous. After almost a year of total inactivity, I found that what help me the most is to just simply ICE and rest. I never applied any heat to my back at all. I kept ice on it for almost 2 weeks straight. Even at work, I iced my back. The pain in my leg and back finally was relieved to the point where I didnt limp any more. I then began to perform pilates type exercises since my back stopped hurting. PM me for more info if you like.

03-08-2011, 05:23 AM	#21
lil fu fu girl No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,410	My heart goes out to you. Back pain is absolutely the one thing that will drive you out into the middle of the street looking for a truck. I have numerous issues all of which are degenerating. I, like mileydog, use ICE alllllll the time! I have about 3 different ice packs that are always ready to go. It does get discouraging but you have to out last it. Know that you are not alone and keep learning about the other options out there. Best wishes....