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Bulging Discs

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karen00354
karen00354

Diagnosed 2 years ago with bulging discs c3 to 7 pain is a lot worse now than when diagnosed , feels like a coat hanger in the top of my back, what do you guys do to ease it what do you find work, can't carry on like this my arms are getting weaker is this part of CS Tia 

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  • Brevis
    Brevis karen00354

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    Have you had any cervical epidurals? That's what I had to start with.

    ALso physiotherapy and acupuncture. That helped at first.

     

  • jeanette43594
    jeanette43594 karen00354

    Posted

    Hi Tia

    Accupuncture can help sometimes physio can make it worse, keep your posture right that helps as we tend to stoop if we are in pain it is natural, also if you are going to do anything always take your meds before you do it as it helps to ease the pain. Sometimes gentle exersise helps but it depends on the level of pain that you are having. Pain clinics also helps if there is a one near you and your GP can get you in.Heat can help and in some cases cold(not for me)!!! lol It will help if you try physio as it will help your arms to keep them with a bit of strength. sorry to go on but I hope you find something that helps you and I look forward to your next post.smile  

     

  • karen00354
    karen00354

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    I've tried pain management but find my own docs better I've held off seeing a spinal specialist for 2 yeArs wanted to see how I got on, that's what the docs wanted me to do see a specialist, tried all meds not worked so next step is epidural and if fails the surgery 
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