Question 1

surgery, shots, any advice on what to do for bulging disks?

Accepted Answer

Personal consult: An in-person evaluation would be needed to provide you with information about what treatment option is best for you.

Question 2

my mum has 2 bulging disks and can't have surgery. is there another way?

Accepted Answer

Physical therapy: Okay to ask your doc why she was not a surgery candidate. Okay to ask for physical therapy, it can be helpful. Be well and good luck.

Question 3

is it possible for a herniated bulging disk to heal on its own without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: In reality, over 80% of herniated discs improve without operation almost regardless of the treatment, whether medicines, physiotherapy, chiropractic, or just passage of time.  The only time surgery is urgent is if there is neurologic deficit such as muscle weakness or loss of bowel or bladder control.  People often have surgery if the pain is so intense they cannot take it any more.

Question 4

how much does it usually cost for back surgery to for bulging or herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

Back surgery: The cost for back surgery is typically higher in the hospital than in an outpatient surgical center.  The cost for fusion surgery such as artificial disc replacement or intervertebral body fusion is much higher than a simple discectomy.  If you are a cash paid patient,  you should expect the global cost for 1 level lumbar spine surgery is between $20k to $30k.

Question 5

i have severe back pain, several me i'd, and xrays. sacrilization, bulging disks, and slipped disks. all the va does is medicate me and told me i'm not a candidate for surgery. it's hard to work out to lose weight and i don't know what to do. losing hope.

Accepted Answer

Get a second opinion: There is no harm in getting a second opinion to help explore other options - perhaps a back surgeon or neurosurgeon. Don't lose hope - good luck.

Question 6

what is the strongest over-the-counter medicine for a bulging disk? i am fixing to have surgery to repair a bulging disk plus athritis .my back is pretty messed up and i am in a lot of pain mostly in the mornings but i want to get off of the oxcoydone tha

Accepted Answer

No : No over-the-counter pain medication will come close to relieving pain compared to the oxycodone you're already taking.  If you can't push your surgery date up, which i believe is the best solution, have you considered acupuncture?

Question 7

i have osteoarthritis and bone spurs in my cervical spine and bulging discs in c-3 through c-6. will this require surgery to fix?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Many people can have the same findings. Surgery is necessary in pnly a handful of these prople. It mainly depends on the neurologic involvement this'd to whether  a decision for surgery is indicated.  Your physician can help you determine whether surgery is necessary.

Question 8

how likely will surgery for bulging disk at c5-c6 relieve, improve symptoms of poor balance , numbness in toes and extremely heavy fatigued muscles in left leg after quarter mile of jogging . being a mathematician seeking some degree of probability?

Accepted Answer

: Your quest for precision is laudable, but not feasible based upon information provided.  If this is solely a bulging disc, not affecting spinal cord, your symptoms are due to a different cause.  If compressing spinal cord, this might very well benefit  from surgery, and this could prevent progression, but unlikely to reverse prior damage.

Question 9

i feel i need some type of surgery to correct bulgings lumbar disks pressing on nerve bundle. one doc said just lose weight.i was 30lbs+ at onset.  ?

Accepted Answer

Try non-surgical 1st: Most lumbar disc problems respond well to conservative (non-surgical) approaches. Surgery should be a last resort only when other approaches have failed- while often helpful, surgery does not always work & can have serious complications. But "just lose weight" isn't adequate advice! see http://www.Spine-health.Com/conditions/degenerative-disc-disease/lumbar-degenerative-disc-disease-treatments.

Question 10

what is the treatment for a buldging disk and the back and foot pain i now have. i have not had any surgery and cannot work. in 2005 i was in a car wreck where i broke my l5 and l3 and some smaller bones in my back.  i broke three ribs, and broke my pelvi

Accepted Answer

Back : Back and leg pain secondary to a pinched nerve, damaged disk or facet joints may be helped by surgery.  I would recommend seeing a spine surgeon.  Good luck!

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My mum has 2 bulging disks and can't have surgery. is there another way?

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Is it possible for a herniated bulging disk to heal on its own without surgery?

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How much does it usually cost for back surgery to for bulging or herniated disk?

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I have severe back pain, several me i'd, and xrays. sacrilization, bulging disks, and slipped disks. all the va does is medicate me and told me i'm not a candidate for surgery. it's hard to work out to lose weight and i don't know what to do. losing hope.

A member asked:

What is the strongest over-the-counter medicine for a bulging disk? i am fixing to have surgery to repair a bulging disk plus athritis .my back is pretty messed up and i am in a lot of pain mostly in the mornings but i want to get off of the oxcoydone tha

A member asked:

I have osteoarthritis and bone spurs in my cervical spine and bulging discs in c-3 through c-6. will this require surgery to fix?

A member asked:

How likely will surgery for bulging disk at c5-c6 relieve, improve symptoms of poor balance , numbness in toes and extremely heavy fatigued muscles in left leg after quarter mile of jogging . being a mathematician seeking some degree of probability?

A member asked:

I feel i need some type of surgery to correct bulgings lumbar disks pressing on nerve bundle. one doc said just lose weight.i was 30lbs+ at onset. ?

A member asked:

What is the treatment for a buldging disk and the back and foot pain i now have. i have not had any surgery and cannot work. in 2005 i was in a car wreck where i broke my l5 and l3 and some smaller bones in my back. i broke three ribs, and broke my pelvi

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