Back Issues :: Pro Disc-C Disc Replacement?

Have been recommended for disc replacement at L5/S1 and was told they'd use a Synthes Spine ProDisc-C. I was reading on a class action lawsuit, was just curious to see if anyone else had been given the Pro Disc C and what the result was?

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Disc Prolapse :: Degenerative Disc Disease, Sciatica, Bulge Herniated Disc

I am in complete pain ! Am on hydrocodone. Effexor. And morphine but in seeing if natural ways would help trying to keep from surgery any advice 

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Disc Prolapse :: Spinal Disc Decompression For Central Disc Bulge In L5/S1

I have been experiencing the lower back pain which is local from last 5 years. My MRI reports says that there is a central disc bulge at l5/s1. Where outer annular tear is intact.

I have seen a chiropractor who has recommended spinal disc decompression sessions on Hill DT.

As per the doctor, it will relocate the disc back to its normal position and make the disc healthier as before.

Just would like to know if someone has gone for the similar treatment for the similar problem. If yes kindly share your experience.

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Back Pain :: Gym With L5-s1 Disc Bulge?

I got l5-s1 disc bulge in dec 2011.

I hd been taking homeopathy treatment.

Right side is recovered but left side is not recovered and sciatica pain is not at all reduced.I am 24 yr old girl and very thin because of health issues.My question is can I join Gym to gain my weight? I mean having disc bulge and going for Gym is advisable or no?

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Back Issues :: Can X Ray Detect A Herniated Disc?

Can he tell if I herniated a disc from an x ray? I don't want any more MRI's.

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Back Issues :: MRI - Prominent Central Disc Herniation L1-L2

it's been awhile since I came on this board but I know there is many helpful people here. I asked for an MRI of my cervical but neurologist ordered MRI of my Thoracic region.

There is a small hemangioma arising from the right aspect of the body of T6.

A small right of midline disc herniation at T7/T8. It mildly effaces the ventral surface of the cord.

There is a central disc herniation present at L1/L2. This herniated disc measures 11 by 7 mm. There is compression of the anterior sac.

Impression:
1. Small right of midline disc herniation T7-T8.
2. Prominent central disc herniation L1-L2.

My symptoms are pulsing pain around my bra line. Weird deep pains that is hard to explain. Either the inside of thighs or from buttocks to ankles. Feet feel heavy.

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Back Pain :: Diffuse Disc Bulges Narrowing The Central Canal

I had am mri w/o contrast and the findings were:

C2-3, the central canal and neuralformina are patent.

C3-4, a diffuse disc bulge effaces the thecal sac. There is minimal narrowing of the neural formina.

C4-5, a diffuse disc bulge effaces the thecal sac. There is mild narrowing of the neural formina.

C5-6, there is a disc/osteophytic ridge with moderate narrowing of the central canal and neural formina.

C6-7, there is a diffuse disc bulge asymmetric to the left. There is mild narrowing of the central canal. The right neural foramen is patent. There is moderate narrowing of the left neural foramen.

C7-T1, the central canal is patent. There is mild narrowing of the right neutral foramen and moderate narrowing of the left foramen.

Conclusion:

diffuse disc bulges narrowing the central canal and neural formina as described, most pronounced from C5-6 through C7-T1.

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Disc Prolapse :: Massive Disc Fragment Broke And Pressing Dural Sac (L4 And L5)

I have an herniated disc between L4 and L5 .A massive disc fragment broke and moved away and is pressing the dural sac.I have pains only when I walk.I can not stand up more than 10 minutes because of the pain.How dangerous it is and how can I be sure that a surgery will solve my problem?

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Disc Prolapse :: Lump On Buttock - Disc Bulge And Ligament Damage

I had an accident in work a year ago and have finally been diagnosed with a disc bulge and 3 very stretched ligaments in my ankle but since my last physio I have started to get a pain in my right buttock and gradually it has been getting worse I'm in pain sitting walking standing going the toilet and the pain is that unbearable at times that I can cry. And now 4 days into this pain I have a large lump I can feel under the skin about the size of a 10p its about 3cm from the bum crack and is extremely sore to touch has anyone any idea if this is related to my other problems or something else as I don't know weather to go doctors or wait for my next physio.

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Temporomandibular Joint :: Difference Between Disc Displacement And Disc Dislocation?

Is there a difference between disc displacement and dislocation? I see those terms being used around here a lot and was wondering if one indicates whether a disc could be recaptured and whether a disc is not reducing?

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Disc Prolapse :: A Disc Bulge Can Return To Normal Shape ?

a disc bulge can return to normal shape ? i mean lower back disc.what can i do ?

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Mild Abdominal Pain With Lower Back Pain - Herniated Disc?

I have been getting pain for a couple month in my lower back, but it's only been very mild pain. I started getting the pain after very heavy deadlifts at the gym, then the pain has been sporadic for that time. 

I went for sprints on Sunday morning and then afterwards my lower back was really in pain. I felt sick and dizzy in the evening for about 2 mins, then it quickly passed. However, since Sunday I have been experiencing mild abdominal pains in the mid abdomen area (near the belly button) and my bowel movement has changed as i haven't been going as regularly the last few days. 

I am just curious as I haven't been to the doctors yet. I wanted to go and see the best doctor at my surgery, but unfortunately he isn't available until next tuesday. If it gets worse then I will definitely make an appointment with another doctor, but at the moment it isn't giving me too much problems, just the mild pain is all. 

Has anyone experienced this before and could it be a slipped disc that is causing the stomach pain and lack of bowel movement? I had no problems before Sunday when I think I further injured my back. 

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Disc Prolapse :: Slipped Disc Trapping The Nerve

Hi all, before xmas my back started to get sore but i thought with 2 weeks rest during the holiday it would get better. Day before i was due to go back to work it was really bad. I went to the osteopath and it felt like he had fixed it so i was pleased. Few days after i started to get pains from the top of my buttock all the way down my leg into my foot, I then realized that i had sciatica. The pain is really nasty and i get pins and needles in some of my foot and calf. It has stopped me walking properly and i limp about. Week ago i had an MRI scan and it revealed that one of the discs is trapping the nerve. I have good and bad days but i cant walk properly and pain killers really help. I went back to the doctor today and he thinks from the results of the scan i should arrange to have surgery as it hasn't improved over 8 weeks. I really don't want to go to hospital as it seems extreme and i haven't tried any of the other options.

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Disc Prolapse :: Disc Has Broken Off And Was On My Spinal Cord

I had a disc prolapse in january this year(08 ).i just thought i had severe back pain as i usually did have back pain.on the 2nd of january i went to hospital as the pain got so severe,i couldn't walk and the pain was in my left leg.the hospital gave me a pain killer told me it was siatica and sent me home.two days later my pain was unbearable so i went back to hospital who yet again examined me and told me to have accupuncture and was sent home.On the 23rd january i stood up and had lost control of my bladder the pain was so horrific i decided to go to a different hospital.when i arrived they examined me and told me i was to have an mri scan.where they tried to lay me in the mri scanner but could not so transferred me to a different hospital.at the hospital they took 4 hour to do my mri because i was in so much pain i could not lie on my back.when they finally did an mri they could see that my disc had broken off and was on my spinal cord,i had an emergancy operation and was told if i had left it another 24 hours i would never have walked again.i wish the first hospital would have examined me properly in the first instance.i never had suffered so much pain in my life i was in agony.i had the op and now 11 months on i'm still recovering but at least i can walk.

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Disc Prolapse :: Two Disc Bulges At C3-4 And C5-6 In My Neck

I have been told that I have two disc bulges at c3-4 and c5-6 in my neck. There is also a large broad based posterior left paracentral and intraforaminal disc protrusion at c6-7 that is compressing the nerve.

I am being referred on to a specialist but that is ages away. I would be greatful for any advice in terms of

(1) what is the likely solution for this diagnosis i.e can physio sort this out or will it be an op?

(2) are there any immediate dangers ?

(3) can i still exercise?

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Disc Prolapse :: Disc Herniated Again

Had a disectomy 2 years ago on l3 l4 and worked wonders on my sciatica however lower back pain is always there. 2 years on I have a herniated disc at l4/l5. I have been off work for 8 weeks now and walk with a stick. I am going back to work on Monday for 2 hours to see how I go. I'm on tramadol naproxen paracetamol but still not finding any relief. I have had PT and didn't help. I am now being referred to the hospital pain management clinic in June. I can walk 15 mins with a stick before excruciating pain in my leg and back. I feel I have no life and this will never end.

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Disc Protrusion Is Seen At L5-S1 Disc

I just received the report of the MRI:

"Disc protrusion is seen at L5-S1 disc which on transaxial imaging central right sided displacing the right S1 nerve root causing some canal stenosis and minor content on the thecal sac. Conclusion: Moderately large-central-right sided disc protrusion at L5-S1 disc"

It's since July that I have pain starting from my right leg until my feet where I feel pins and needles.

My question is if somebody had this kind of report and what should I do. My GP told me to go to a specialist but to be honest I don't know how to start.

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STD :: Torn Something Down There After First Sex

Over a month ago I had sex for the first time and I bled A LOT it wasn't till a week later that i noticed a part just below my vagina hole had been torn (I have no idea what it is) its like a stretchy bit of skin, I don't know if its normal or what. It hardly has any feeling in it, and today I've realized that i can actually grab the torn end and pull it. Does anyone know what it is, it's freaking me out?

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Arthritis :: Torn Miniscus

Dr. recently told me I have a torn meniscus, that the whole thing was basically trashed and I should look into having it repaired. I would love to hear from anyone who has had this done. Cant find much on the net about it. Right now I is painful most days, but am a bit fearful about having this procedure. Next step for me is to make an apt with a ortho surgeon.

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