Question 1

i have degenrative disk disease i take 6 pills of percocet 10/325. my dr. wants me to try nucynta, (tapentadol) which is stronger?

Accepted Answer

Nucynta (tapentadol): Found to be equivalent to oxycodone (percocet) with fewer GI side effects.  Nucynta (tapentadol) thought to work like Percocet and possibly  the same way as cymbalta.  Nucynta (tapentadol) comes in short and long acting.

Question 2

is it good to wear lumbar support belt for my lumbar degenrative disc disease? i have had contradictory advice on this matter.

Accepted Answer

Lumbar disease: The best treatment is to work on the core muscles, and train your body to maintain better posture.   Alexander technique is one of the programs that works on posture and alignment of the spine.  The lumbar belt is more for support, but does not help to attain proper alignment.  Good luck.

Question 3

degenrative disc disease & facet joint arthropathy, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: Exercise. Regular aerobic exercise, 30 minutes at least three days a week can reduce pain. Strengthen your core muscles (back and tummy). Physical therapy can guide you in these. A rehabilitation specialist or spinal specialist can also guide you.

Question 4

how do i know i am walking with correct posture for degenrative disc disease of lumbar spine?

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REALLY?: Are you sure you have ddd at your age? If you really do, a physical therapist or chiropracyor may help with exercises and posture. Good luck.

Question 5

which excercises are helpfull or ok to carry out without harming myself since i have lumbar disc degenrative disease(l3-l4, l4-l5, l5-s1) with sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Elliptical: Trainers and spin cycles for cardio and fixed weight machines such as nautilus for strength.  Follow back strengthening exercises as instructed by a sports related physical therapist.  This will minimize your risk of recurrent back pain.  There is also some benefit to inversion tables but not without expert advice and direction.

Question 6

what pick's disease?

Accepted Answer

Nuerodegeerative des: Pick's disease is a rare neurodegenerative disease that causes progressive destruction of nerve cells in the brain. Symptoms include loss of speech (aphasia) and dementia. While some of the symptoms can initially be alleviated, the disease progresses and patients often die within two to ten years.

Question 7

what is hlh disease?

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Rare genetic disease: HLH is a rare genetic disease that can be fatal due to severe inflammation. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemophagocytic_lymphohistiocytosis

Question 8

what is slims disease?

Accepted Answer

HIV: Slims disease is the old term for HIV ( human immunodeficiency) wasting syndrome or aids.

Question 9

what is severs disease?

Accepted Answer

Sever's disease : Or calcaneal apophysitis is the most common cause of heel pain in the growing athlete and is due to overuse and repetitive microtrauma of growth plates of the calcaneus bone in the heel. It occurs in children ages 7 to 15, with the majority of patients presenting between 10 and 14 years of age.

Question 10

what is buchet disease?

Accepted Answer

Behcet's disease?: Behçet's disease is an inflammation of arteries (vasculitis) that often presents with mucous membrane ulcers and eye problems. As a systemic disease, it can also involve organs such as the gastrointestinal tract, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular and neurological systems.

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I have degenrative disk disease i take 6 pills of percocet 10/325. my dr. wants me to try nucynta, (tapentadol) which is stronger?

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Is it good to wear lumbar support belt for my lumbar degenrative disc disease? i have had contradictory advice on this matter.

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Degenrative disc disease & facet joint arthropathy, what to do?

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How do i know i am walking with correct posture for degenrative disc disease of lumbar spine?

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Which excercises are helpfull or ok to carry out without harming myself since i have lumbar disc degenrative disease(l3-l4, l4-l5, l5-s1) with sciatica?

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What pick's disease?

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