Initially, you would need anti-inflammatories (eg ibuprofen or naproxen) to try to reduce pressure on the nerve. Your doctor may also offer a short course of an oral steroid and/or muscle relaxant. Ultimately you may need to be referred to a spine specialist.
Yes. Actually one of most common herniations. Have had mine since HS, keeping core strong helps a lot
Yes. I stupidly tried to remove a double oven and a refrigerator during a kitchen renovation. Herniated that disc. Had the cushioned material bulging out from spine
Just had my first cortisone shot 2 days ago. Haven’t noticed any improvement yet. Actually felt a little worse yesterday. I’m about 4 weeks from my initial injury. Saw a spine specialist and had a mri confirm protruding disc. My doctor said I’m not a surgery candidate as of right now.
God bless you also my friend. I’ve Been sending prayers your way watching your journey .
Oh you’re a lot further in the process than I thought. Best of luck with your treatment.
I had one that caused agonizing pain for months. A specialist recommended an epidural before surgery. The epidural was game changer. I had three of them. By the third, I was pretty much cured. I still get flareups, but I follow a pretty disciplined regimen of stretching and other exercises. Like someone else said, the core is real important: once you get over this, start doing crunches, planks and other exercises for the core.
No side effects from the injections. My surgery was at a hospital. One day In n out. I walked 4 miles same day as surgery
I know, you did not go unnoticed, I hope you deal with your injury and are as healthy as one can be! God is with you!
