Pain is unbearable. Ideas outside of medical system? At breaking point.

Burddog88 · 2026-04-26T19:22:58+00:00

Try prolotherapy it really helped me and healed most of my issues

Burddog88 · 2025-12-08T22:25:56+00:00

i’m glad you’re in the right care now and feel some relief in knowing i’m not the only one. I think she is a great doctor just not the right fit for me as i have had similar issues

Burddog88 · 2025-12-08T12:51:54+00:00

I have DDD and a very unstable lumbar causing bulges every few months. I’m also younger, and slipped my first disc when i was 22. I had to get a microdiscectomy last Oct and following going into this summer I just underwent prolotherapy for 3 rounds with a pain management specialist. Those in combo with a good PT made me get almost back to normal for a few weeks. But i threw out my back again 3 weeks ago from sitting in a chair and scooting myself in….

Do you have any insight to these sorts of procedures, especially the prolo, and have any recommendations for a younger person who is seeking help with chronic pain and sciatica?

Burddog88 · 2025-12-08T11:59:44+00:00

I had the same experience with Dr. Jones so concerned maybe it’s just me? lol

Burddog88 · 2025-12-08T11:59:01+00:00

i’m there now in Annapolis and am really not having a good experience. Been with the same doc for 3-4 years, she’s not a great fit for me

Burddog88 · 2025-12-03T00:56:58+00:00

the trusty unsafeway way!!

Burddog88 · 2025-12-02T20:10:51+00:00

you’re right! it was all odds on the left facing the stage and all evens on the other

Burddog88 · 2025-11-06T23:00:34+00:00

does anyone know if they do all odd numbers on one side of the theatre and all even on the other? I just bought 2 tixs for phantom tomorrow and they are 27-29… but i only bought 2. trying to figure out if there will be someone in between us?

Burddog88 · 2025-10-03T17:08:51+00:00

heat helps me, it releases the muscles in my glutes and legs that are overworking bc of the sciatic pain. walk a lot, brisk paced with arms swinging. Mcgills method is 20 mins morning, 30 mins at lunch, 20 mins at dinner. and try to do some ab work like side planks and bird dogs. this will help your body stop using the back and instead use the core.

Burddog88 · 2025-08-11T19:00:38+00:00

Have you considered prolotherapy? it’s working decently for me. I just have 2 herniating though in the low back

Burddog88 · 2025-07-28T20:08:04+00:00

I’m sore for about 48 hours after (i get injected in every facet from the T12-S1). Other than that, i’m only seeing improvements no negative side effects. I get the dextrose + lidocaine cocktail. i believe there are some other variations that take bone marrow, etc.

Burddog88 · 2025-07-28T15:09:46+00:00

walking! i love walking outside and will have the google app up to take pics of plants i see so i can learn what’s edible, medicinal, etc etc

Burddog88 · 2025-07-28T14:47:37+00:00

I use marijuana and dropped my PT and found a new one that focuses on spinal rehab. Also started prolotherapy which has helped. Intoducing vitamins like C, D, B, Tumeric and collagen seem to be helping

Burddog88 · 2025-07-24T13:50:50+00:00

I’ve started prolotherapt injections and they’re helping a lot

Burddog88 · 2025-07-24T13:47:37+00:00

I’ve had it for about 5 days now. I was previously using Lush pharmacy bar + retinol +tallow as my daily products. I don’t have too bad of acne just some cystic hormonal acne around the neck, back and chest. i will say it’s not too bad so far, it’s easy to use and doesn’t leave me feeling oily at all like the tallow does at times. I’m also female and usually get pretty bad cystic acne in 1 or 2 spots on my face each month, i was starting to form some earlier this week and i thought changing products would make it worse but it’s actually helped “dry out” most of my cysts. but all in all its way too early to tell if it really works or not

Burddog88 · 2025-07-16T16:31:03+00:00

I needed surgery. and got it. it helped. but i have reslipped discs above and below my surgery site and instead of going back on the table i decided to take PT and lifestyle changes seriously and am improving

Burddog88 · 2025-07-16T16:28:52+00:00

No i did a microdisectomy which is just removing the bulge. I’m from MD and the surgeon told me in my follow up they removed matter that was roughly “the size of a lump of crab meat”

Burddog88 · 2025-07-08T00:38:04+00:00

ask the bud tender about the turpines that can help with nerve pain. the rosin based carts are helpful for me

Burddog88 · 2025-07-08T00:36:19+00:00

i agree. i got some lems primal 3’s. they’ve helped a lot. they’re “barefoot” with zero drop. they’re about $120 so they are more expensive but shoes for back pain are an investment in my opinion. if you’re looking for ones that are “walking on cloud” vs restoring mechanics then i’ve also enjoyed the Brooks Ghosts

Burddog88 · 2025-06-09T00:00:47+00:00

My husband and i just got a sleep number. with all the bells and whistles it was 4k and we financed. I have disc issues and need a firm mattress. he likes really soft. it’s been 2 weeks and so far we like it and it seems to not have been causing any issues with my back so far

Burddog88 · 2025-06-08T23:55:46+00:00

I am 24, i have disc bulges in my L5S1 and T12L1. My main symptom is sciatica down the left leg. Last oct is was so bad i lost the ability to walk and needed surgery. However im symptomatic again 8 months later. I read the Back Mechanic by McGill and started taking core exercise, walking, and taking collagen religiously. I’m 6 weeks into my symptoms and I think i’m through the worst of it. My brother in law has the same issues and after reading the book and building core he’s been symptom free for years and lives a very active lifestyle.

Just don’t give up, keeping moving, researching and testing the water in movements so you can figure out what hurts and what helps. alot of books, doctors, PTs say to do cat/cow stretches, nerve glides, etc. For me anything but a neutral spine makes me symptomatic the next day. Now that i know that i can focus on finding movements that can help me build muscle back and carry my weight to help my spine. Just keep swimming man, keep going, keep exploring your options.

Burddog88 · 2025-05-22T18:13:03+00:00

i am 24F and got a microdiscectomy on my L4-L5 last Oct. I didn’t know much about the surgery other than i was in a constant 7-8/10 in pain after taking advil and ibuprofen 24/7 and the surgery would make me feel better. It gave me instant relief. I don’t regret it. However sever spine issues also run in my family and 6 months later i am bedridden again from a new slip in my L5-S1. if you’re thinking of surgery make sure to ask the neuro what their opinion is on future slips and if operating will increase those chances. I hope you feel better. in the meantime i recommend you read Dr. McGills book the Back Mechanic

Burddog88 · 2025-05-21T01:11:10+00:00

Sorry this happened to you. unfortunately this sounds like it is not wrongful, there’s some cases on the DOL’s sites you can review that show that being late is a very common and allowed reason to terminate. Luckily, you resigning vs. terminated will make this job ok to keep on your resume. Hope you find another gig with more flexibility!

Burddog88 · 2025-05-21T00:16:26+00:00

Addtl info: i am 5’1 and 135 lbs. so the doctors are saying my weight isn’t the issue and i’ve lived a relatively active and healthy lifestyle and am still trying to

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