Cindi W asked: I have spinal stenosis, cervical radiculopathy and herniated discs. After I stopped the traction at PT (my insurance stopped paying). I started to get really intense headaches. Now my blood pressure is really high 160/110 and my doc said it is from the pain. Does pain cause your BP to go up [...] Read more »
What is the difference in Lortab and Lorcet?
glyn asked: I have suffered from chronic pain from multiple back surgeries and spinal stenosis in my neck and back for years. These are my options other than vicodin without taking something stronger. Is there a difference in the two?Create a video blog Read more »
How many years could a person take 60mg of MS CONTIN every 12 hours ?
Gino asked: I am 34 and have been doings this for 2 years now for a major lumbar spinal stenosis condition. I have had 2 spinal surgeries so far.Caffeinated Content Read more »
Backpain: Is anyone familiar with Spinal Decompression?
mbuser1879 asked: Spinal Decompression – Herniated Disc, Spinal Stenosis, Backpain, Facet Syndrome, Sciatica and etc…Caffeinated Content Read more »
Can anyone translate this medical diagnosis for me?
princess consuela banana hammock asked: My dad went to the doctor because he had neck pain, and they took an x-ray. This is what the doctor gave him when he went back. What does it mean? It says: “Disc extrusion at C3-C4, with moderate central spinal stenosis. There is associated caudal dissection of the extruded [...] Read more »
Any nurses out there actively working with back problems?
a10cowgirl asked: I had a spinal fusion 6 months ago to fix an unstable low back (Spinal Stenosis). I had horrible pains down my legs due to the Sciatic nerve being pinched and I could barely walk. The nerve is free now and I have no pain going down my leg anymore. However, I do [...] Read more »
Is there a statue of limitations on medical misdiagnoses where you would need to contact an attorney?
sanlee22 asked: I was diagnosed originally with spinal stenosis and a degenerated disk. I went thru physical therapy, was given shots and had nerves lasered in my back. Nothing helped. I seeked a second opinion and was told I did not have those medical conditions. It took until July 2007 and working with my own [...] Read more »
How long does it take to get a decision from SSI?
project_princess_2003 asked: Has anyone been approved for ssi that has spinal stenosis? I read on the ssa website a list of disabilities that are considererd so severe that they are basicaly approved and spinal stenosis with leg pain is on it. I was just wandering if anyone has been through the process before and could [...] Read more »
spinal fusions anyone?
Dolly asked: I have arthuritis and 2 buldging discs, colapsed discs, also central spinal stenosis as well as degeneritive disc disease. A double fusion was recomended. I am 51. Did it help you if you had it, and for how long? I am in the chicago area.Caffeinated Content Read more »
Would a chiropractor be beneficial to me?
hunnybunny asked: I have a herniated disk, which is 75% better after a medrol dosepak, BUT I also have spinal stenosis, scoliosis, and sacrailliac sysfunction. I am trying to avoid surgery! And does anyone know on what basis that medicare pays for a Chriopractor?Caffeinated Content Read more »
