L4 -L5 prolapse

I even sent copies of my scans back to uk for second opinion which they agreed with doctors and surgeons here in Norway. 

I’ve been in pain five years now. I had two discs replaced in neck  C5 - C6 and C6 - C7. 

I’m all I’ve had four X-rays five mri scans and consultations with doctors surgeons. Even sending all my results back to the uk. Where I was informed they agree with the Norwegians surgeons doctors findings. 

This back problem has been exhausted even my wife a nurse asked every doctor surgeon she comes into contact at hospital. 

I even went to an osteopath in uk to see if he could help take away the pain. 

I’ve been to physio chiropractor here. Nothing is taking the pain away. Painkillers I’m on some real strong ones that knock me for six, take one in morning I’m dizzy all day take one just before bed I lay there and room spins. 

Yes they help a little I’m now sleeping four hours which is good after just cat naps. 

I hope prey no one else goes through pain. I can tolerate a lot normally but lately I wish for one day pain free. 

What keeps me going is positive attitude. 

Medication I’m currently just taking nobligan. They have a very high morphin content. Three pills a day I also take a paracetamol with each as they help to get others into system quicker. 

I’ve got pills for stopping ulcer to accrue in stomach through taking too many pain killers. 

Any back problem is not good for anyone who suffers. I’d rather have ragging youth ache. At least that can be removed. 

If I had a choice of having surgery again to the neck I’d say yes as it’s cured pain in left arm. Downside is the stiff neck it’s left with me. So operation in lower back we put our faith in the surgeon and go with what they say. Will nerves be damaged to point where it effects quality of life more or less with or without operation? That’s a question that won’t be answered in my case. I’d love to have a choice. 

I’ve had two opinions on my back and the scans and both agreeing with their findings. 

Yes I believe that’s why their not operating on me. I’ve read lots on internet made numerous calls visited many consultants. Spoke to many via forums with simalar problems. So as I start to accept I will be like this I think i could end with no mobility if I had an operation. 

It’s not good having operation and feel it’s not worked. I wish you well Michael keep positive. 

My wive is a nurse and she’s told me the negatives about being on pills for a long time. 

Anyone who has back problems doesn’t care about effects of what the pill dies as long as the pain is taken away. 

My pain level is high I never complain about it. I just get on with things. But now five years on i can’t stand it any longer. Sit stand lay down there no escape. That with having to give up my passion for carpentry is soul destroying. 60 years old yesterday today I feel 95, I’m looking online everyday for a cure not relief. I email anyone and everyone hoping one day I’ll get a positive response. 

In the meantime I just push on. I know I’ve been told not to do any physical work. But I’m old stubborn and can’t just give up. I’ve got projects at home to finish. I done an hours work standing using machine to cut timbers. Yes painful and today I’m suffering from it, but it’s a satisfying feeling that I’ve done something. 44 years working hard is hard to give up just like that, and being honest I’ve been told to change occupation, who’s going to employ me? Building trade born breed raised and know nothing else. 

Thanks for advice Michael I will speak to doctor about what your saying. 

Regards 

John. 

have you tried acupuncture?     For a huge amount of people the results are really positive.  I used to go a few years ago when my back and neck were bad with sciatica and one time I remember I entered the room in absolute agony, hardly being able to get on the bed and 15 mins later after having needles put in various places in my back I had no pain whatsoever when I stood up, it was amazing! 

I find the ones who target the area itself the best.  I had one that put needles into the hands, feet etc and that had no effect whatsoever

sometimes it takes a few sessions before seeing a difference, it really depends on the injury.

Also been for a cranial massage and again that was so good for my neck and back muscles as they  help align the body.   it's always best to research on line for recommendations  for any practitioner.   but I really would recommend accupunture sessions. 

The scan I was shown shows the disc protruding into the spinal colum @ L4 - L5   As the surgeon says the nerves there are trapped. Thry could operate but it comes with very high risks of further damage to the nerves. I’ve had opinion from surgeon in uk. Costing a fortune privately done. 

There’s a time when you’ve gotta day enough. And I’m now at that point.

I do believe it was my doctor I had who’s out be in this position as he done nothing positive accept sending me for scans for three years. 

It’s only when I changed doctor did I get positive feed back. 

I think the lesson learned is don’t accept whst they say ask questions and be assertive and tell them one scan one consultation is enough to get the answers you need. I wish I’d done that in first place.