Question 1

what kind of food should a person with a disk bulging take?

Accepted Answer

Healthy diet.: There is no dietary effect on disc disease. Eat well and that will be good enough.

Question 2

what is a midline disk bulge?

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This may be normal..: Mri or ct scans of the spine frequently show discs that protrude beyond the edge of the vertebral bodies.  This may be associated with degenerative disc disease and arthritis, but it is such a very common finding, some experts would consider this a normal variant.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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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 5

is there anything i can take for back pain from bulging disks right below?

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Bulging disks: Bulging discs in the lumbar spine can be a potential source of low back pain. The tough, outer covering of the disc space (annulus fibrosus) contains nociceptive pain fibers -- when the annulus is irritated or torn, low back pain can result. The first line of treatment is oral nsaids (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc). I would also recommend a dedicated pt program focused on core strengthening.

Question 6

what exactly does it mean if i have a small broad-based posterior disk bulge?

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Not much :  incidental asymptomatic finding frequently asymptomatic  at your age if you guess it is the cause of pain your wrong 30% of the time

Question 7

what could case pain in spine under bra? it's different pain than the bulging disks i have and much more severe, not muscular at all. i'm miserable

Accepted Answer

Thoracic disc: Thoracic disc herniations are not as common as low back or cervical disc herniations, but when they occur they will produce pain radiating from the spine along the course of the ribs on one or both sides.

Question 8

what are the tests for bulging disk?

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MRI: The best test to evaluate the disks of the spine is an MRI of the cervical (neck) thoracic (mid back) or lumbar (low back) spine.  Your gp can order the appropriate study and make referral to a specialist as needed.

Question 9

what you should do for a bulging disk?

Accepted Answer

Conservative means: Initially, try medications, physical therapy, chiropractic manipulation, acupuncture, injections. 

If these measures fail, and MRI shows correctable problem, then surgery may be appropriate.

Question 10

can a herniated bulging disk heal on its own?

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Yes!: Most lumbar disc herniations tend to heal on their own. Anti-inflammatory medication and traction type of therapy often helps to relieve the pain. The herniated disc often takes up to 3 months to heal. Seek medical attention if there is progressive pain, inability to walk, numbness, weakness, or any changes with bowel/bladder function.

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What exactly does it mean if i have a small broad-based posterior disk bulge?

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What could case pain in spine under bra? it's different pain than the bulging disks i have and much more severe, not muscular at all. i'm miserable

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