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I have a DR's appointment on Tuesday regarding Degenerative Disc Disease that I have in my lower back. I have had several treatments for this including; cortizone injections, physical therapy,massage therapy just to name a few. I am currently on Percocet 7.5mgs. I want to stop taking these so bad. The pain is the worst pain of life and is completely ruining my life! I am 28 years old and can not function like a normal Human being. What can I expect from this appointment? Will they offer some kind of surgery even though none of my nerves are being impacted? Will the orthopedic doctor just dimiss me? I am so Nervous that I am going to have to live with this pain for the rest of my life. Anyone one else have this? What treatments did you receive?
is your problem around the L-5/ S-4 area? the reason i ask this is i too have had degenerative disc diseaseand i had a ruptured disk at the L-5/S-4 area. i justhad surgery and the relief is great. Don't be afraid of having back surgery. If you do you need to fgollow the docs orders to a tee.... no lifting after operation for 4-6 weeks. no driving for 2-3 weeks and plenty of rest. give me a holler in the message thing if you need more advice.
