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Low Back Pain - Degenerative Disc Disease - Checking In
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:09 pm
Anyone in here diagnosed with DDD? Just recently got diagnosed with it and didn’t get any good explanation of it from my doctor. Looking for maybe a litttke more information from someone who actually has it going on in their back.
ETA 8/29: Bumping this thread to check in and see how people have been doing.
ETA 8/29: Bumping this thread to check in and see how people have been doing.
This post was edited on 8/29/18 at 4:24 pm
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Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:11 pm to jtayl71
As you get older the discs in your spine start to dry out and put more pressure on the surrounding nerves. It's not a "disease" in the sense that it's something you contract. It's just part of the natural aging process, which of course can be sped up by injury or other factors
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:15 pm to jtayl71
It sucks. Various things such as stretching, strengthening the muscles, & foam rolling/deep tissue work can help to relieve the pain.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:15 pm to Alt26
ALt - Thanks for your reply, I just recently found this out that its just normal wear and tear. I have three bulging disc in my back which seem to be causing some mild back pain and tingling in my legs.I have had no injuries that I can recall and am only 28. My doctor didn't touch on it much and said physical therapy should help me out but I am curious as to the long term prognosis as to whether this will just keep worsening over the years or can it stay constant with the right lifestyle changes.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:17 pm to jtayl71
It can do better with lifestyle change also look into steroid shots from a pain management doc.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:18 pm to jtayl71
How big are your tits?
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:18 pm to jtayl71
Chiropractor will definitely take a look at it for you.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:19 pm to jtayl71
I have it.
I use a wobble chair to stretch my vertebrae when it acts up.
I use a wobble chair to stretch my vertebrae when it acts up.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:20 pm to jtayl71
quote:
Anyone in here diagnosed with DDD?
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:20 pm to jtayl71
Has your dr mentioned spinal cord stimulation as an option?
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:21 pm to jtayl71
I have the same issues at 28 years old also. It is almost as if the doctors don't take me seriously because of my age, but I have missed many weeks of work over the past 5 years because of this. About once a year it gets so bad that I have to stay in bed for a few days until it gets better.
Never can trace back any of my injuries to a certain event, or "crack" moment--just every now and then, the sumbitch hurts.
Never can trace back any of my injuries to a certain event, or "crack" moment--just every now and then, the sumbitch hurts.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:21 pm to ThatMakesSense
I have it in two discs in my lower back.
L4-L5
L5-S1
My doctor explained it is all about management of the problem until you can't anymore then a fusion is the surgical option.
PT and steroid shots are the bridge until they don't work anymore.
L4-L5
L5-S1
My doctor explained it is all about management of the problem until you can't anymore then a fusion is the surgical option.
PT and steroid shots are the bridge until they don't work anymore.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:24 pm to jtayl71
Get yourself a firm mattress. And soak every morning in a jet tub. And stay hydrated. You'll thank me.
I have a few accidents that affected my spine and a long time spent in a weight room that did a number on them as well.
If I soak, and drink enough water, I still feel 20. If I don't, I'm in my 60s
I have a few accidents that affected my spine and a long time spent in a weight room that did a number on them as well.
If I soak, and drink enough water, I still feel 20. If I don't, I'm in my 60s
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:27 pm to LZ83
LZ thanks for the reply, luckily my pain is very little most of the time, its the numbness/tingling in my legs that is the most frustrating. Usually in my back its just a feeling of pressure/muscle strain.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:29 pm to jtayl71
The steroid shots can help shrink the bulging discs hopefully eliminating the numbness
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:30 pm to jtayl71
It's essentially arthritis in your lower back. Everyone at a certain age will have some DDD in their lumbar spine.. depends on what symptoms you have
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:30 pm to bamaphan13
I’ve got all kinds of issues with my L5. DDD, grade 2 spondy, annular tear, and herniated. Just got my first injection last week.
shite sucks. Got in an accident a few months back and It fricked me up bad
The worst part is sleeping the wrong way and my entire left leg goes numb. It takes a solid 10-15 minutes to get it to come back
shite sucks. Got in an accident a few months back and It fricked me up bad
The worst part is sleeping the wrong way and my entire left leg goes numb. It takes a solid 10-15 minutes to get it to come back
This post was edited on 5/21/18 at 1:32 pm
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:30 pm to Dicky
That sucks man, luckily as of right now I don't have much pain. It started out as a very sharp pain in my low back for a couple of months, I just thought I pulled a muscle. Then it turned to pressure and the leg tingling so I went and had an MRI a couple weeks ago and I found out I had three very small bulges and disc degeneration my L5-S1.
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:33 pm to LZ83
First thing is to take your wallet out of your back pocket and start carrying it in your front pocket!!
Posted on 5/21/18 at 1:40 pm to cardoin
Haha luckily I did that about 6 months ago and bought one of those ridge wallets. Guess its damage had already been done.
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