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I have a slipped disc (l1) For over a year please help!

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aidan22745
aidan22745

Hi , I have had a slipped disc for over a year now. When i first done it , It was the most painfull injury i have ever experienced. I was getting pain in my left leg 24/7 And pain on the left side of my lower back also my ankles and feet. Now a year on after MRI Scans , Epidurals , Physio , Chiropractors. Allot of the pain has gone. However I still have pain when im sitting down on a sofa and lift my left leg up and point my toes. I have seen a Specialst and he was adamant they i dont need surgery. But i think overwise. So could someone please reply. Im sure slipped discs dont take this long to heal do they? 

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  • k18102
    k18102 aidan22745

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    Hi All,  I was surprised but in a way, encouraged to read these posts.  I have a LARGE herniation at L5.  It is difficult to walk and I have a lot of foot pain.  I have had 3 different PT (locations), and 2 transforminal injections.  It has been over a year, and nothing has really helped.  I guess I didn't realize that it may take this long for it to heal, and others have had it for so long.  Most people think I'm crazy for not getting the surgery, but it sounded pretty complicated, rods, etc. and I am reading that it should be avoided.  I had the test - there is no nerve damage.  Just wondering how long I should wait or if there is any hope.
  • k18102
    k18102 aidan22745

    Posted

    PS I should add that the only relief I have gotten was a $9.00 book off of the Internet - Heal Your Own Back.  LIke Natalie says - the prone pullups.  There is some relief now for short periods of time.
    • aidan22745
      aidan22745 k18102

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      Sorry for the late repy. But thanks for this smile 
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