Question 1

i have degenerative disc disease, would an inversion table help for the pain?

Accepted Answer

Spinal decompression: Remember, any changes that occur with traction are temporary. Once normal weight bearing is restored, all changes revert to pre-traction state. Inversion tables do exactly the same thing for about $250 total vs. Around $200 per treatment with chiropractic traction. If this treatment avoids the need for meds, it is great. No problem trying it as long as other important causes ruled out first.

Question 2

what is your opinion on inversion tables and back pain from degenerative disk desease?

Accepted Answer

Carries risks: Inversion tables can provided temporary relief from low back pain due to decreasing gravitational pressure off of the discs/nerves. Studies have not shown longterm benefit. There are serious risks involved and should not be used if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, glaucoma, are pregnant to name a few. Talk to your doctor regarding risks/benefits.

Question 3

how to stop degenerative disk disease?

Accepted Answer

Can't stop it. : Speak to you dr. About exercises and physical therapy  to help reduce the pain, and pin nobly decrease the rate of recurrences of back pain due to DDD. This could progress to protruding or herniated disks. May need MRI if not already obtained.

Question 4

how harmful is degenerative disk disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends on severity: Ddd is something almost everyone will develop. Keeping a strong core can help stave off some of the symptoms and keep your discs healthier. If it gets really bad, it can lead to herniations, foraminal narrowing, and even central canal stenosis if serious herniations occur. That being said, some people have it and never even know until they have imaging for something.

Question 5

does everyone have degenerative disk disease?

Accepted Answer

Somewhat: Degenerative disc disease is wear and tear on the bones and discs...Sorta like arthitis.  Just as anyone who walks will eventually have some degeneration of the knees...Anyone who walks upright will eventually get some degeneration of the spine.  Actually the treatment is often the same as well - strengthening the muscles around the affected joints and maintaining flexibility.

Question 6

is surgery the only option for degenerative disk disease?

Accepted Answer

No: Meds, injections, physical therapy, weight loss if needed are all part of your treatment.

Question 7

can untreated celiac disease cause osteoarthritis and  degenerative disk disease?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Loss of calcium and bone density. With continued loss of fat in the stool, calcium and vitamin d may be lost in excessive amounts. This may result in osteomalacia, a softening of the bone that in children is also known as rickets, and loss of bone density (osteoporosis), a condition that leaves your bones fragile and prone to fracture.

Question 8

which is better for correcting degenerative disk disease, bone fusion or artificial disks?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The answer depends on the anatomy of the problem and of course the symptoms present.   Many people have degenerative discs and live pain free.  Fusions can be done if there is instability or deformity present.  Disc replacement can be done in the absence of instability and deformity if the patients pain correlates well with the imaging findings.   See a spine surgeon to discuss further.

Question 9

had an epidural and the needle was left in place; now i have degenerative disk disease is any connection?

Accepted Answer

No: Needle would not cause degenerative disk disease.

Question 10

i have  degenerative disk disease have pain tonight, already took 10 mg of flexeril at 8pm est, can i take another one now?

Accepted Answer

Flexeril: may be taken every 6 hours.....HOWEVER it is a MUSCLE relaxing agent NOT a PAIN medication..Suggest you seek consultation with a SPINE SPECIALIST (There are
SPINE UNITS at many local (especially TEACHING) Hospitals....
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

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How harmful is degenerative disk disease?

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Does everyone have degenerative disk disease?

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Is surgery the only option for degenerative disk disease?

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Can untreated celiac disease cause osteoarthritis and degenerative disk disease?

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Which is better for correcting degenerative disk disease, bone fusion or artificial disks?

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Had an epidural and the needle was left in place; now i have degenerative disk disease is any connection?

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I have degenerative disk disease have pain tonight, already took 10 mg of flexeril at 8pm est, can i take another one now?

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