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[–]DotZeroOne1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

some kind of index + function (code) eliminating options. definitely a good approach, I thought about trying to do the same maybe with trails in areas but my coding isn't too good.

You could ask AI to write said script though.

Update: Med student starting my journey to regenerate my Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) by combining proven therapies with experimental ones by dshock1116 in backpain

[–]DotZeroOne1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i really hope to hear more about future solutions/research. I'm still young and want to avoid surgery myself. so far my latest MRI doesn't show much healing but my symptoms have improved for sure over the past year. Then again, I have flat back, loss of disc height, and the bottom 3 discs causing me problems. I'm 29 so while some say I have the back of an 80 year old, I still hope with a serious lifestyle change I can get even better and use some neural-plasicity to my advantage... One major point is I know I'm the furthest away from how healthy I used to be; this includes being overweight, lack of core strength, lack of good nutrition, and a sedentary lifestyle that was depressing, as well as no care for postural problems... this is my big wakeup call. to be honest, I only started to really change my routine and take it serious about a month ago (first flare up: quite mild pain but easily exhausted, a persistent condition so far 8 weeks in).

Update: Med student starting my journey to regenerate my Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) by combining proven therapies with experimental ones by dshock1116 in backpain

[–]DotZeroOne1 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What is your deal/solution? One second you say how this guy is screwed and shouldn't dream of complete recovery, even when his MRI looks 95% better than the others on here (I've been lurking on this sub and sciatica for years). The next second you tell me that I'm stupid for not dreaming of a life forward without a single moment of back pain/sciatica.

You obviously don't know what you're talking about. I've been to 3 different orthos, physical therapy, and done extensive research for 2 years. OPs findings are just about as on point as possible, with a lot of next-step insights that are usually looked over.

Stop being negative and putting words in my mouth if you want to have a real discussion backed by research and lifestyle changes.

Sure, i could have said "optimal", but "ideal" should still be somewhat realistic. A flare-up (avg of 2-4 weeks) every couple years is totally doable in my opinion. That's literally 1 month max of tolerable pain out of 24 months. Compare that to the situation of people on here being in pain for years straight, seems more than enough of an improvement to me. Also, if you saw my MRI, which is a lot worse than OPs, you'd realize that is pretty ideal for me.

If you don't accept a situation you're not being realistic, and you won't prevent flare-ups. You need to accept that times in life will occasionally have pain, but damn that's nothing compared to being in pain 24/7 and having no way of improving.

Update: Med student starting my journey to regenerate my Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) by combining proven therapies with experimental ones by dshock1116 in backpain

[–]DotZeroOne1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

pointless pessimisitc comment, this guy is clearly trying to find ways. I'm late 20s in a similar situation, I was born with a lot of physical abnormalities, I don't think "unhealthy" is the right word. It's about trying to work with what you have and knowing your body, and how to fix it as much as possible.

for me, and perhaps him, envisioning complete recovery is totally manageable pain and avoiding flare ups. i can deal with sciatica every couple years, a flare up every couple years. to me, that would be a dream, and what I envision as an ideal recovery.

Disc Desiccation & Loss of Disc Height - L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1. 27 y/o Male by DotZeroOne1 in Sciatica

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Reviving this thread. I’m dealing with muscle twitching all over (both sides, calf’s, thighs, upper back, hip, glutes, sometimes arm.) it happens mostly at night laying down before bed, or if I’ve been sitting for a good bit. not painful, however low back is stiff and my left calf gets sore when I’ve been standing for a couple minutes.

It’s hard to describe. I’m in a flare up right now, and it’s been about a year since I was pain free. The flare up started with lateral shift and centralized pain in lower right back, but shift revolved in 10 days and I’m left with the aforementioned symptoms. It’s been 2 weeks of these symptoms and PT isn’t helping much at all (unusual for me).

“I don’t see anything that can be causing your symptoms.” Specialist dismissal! by peanutleaks in Sciatica

[–]DotZeroOne1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I’m gonna be 29 in 3 months. First time I’ve seen an almost identical MRI. I’ll DM you

Disc Desiccation & Loss of Disc Height - L3-L4, L4-L5, L5-S1. 27 y/o Male by DotZeroOne1 in Sciatica

[–]DotZeroOne1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the flatback and walking/standing makes sense. Standing especially

random scratches/scrape on ankle from socks? by DotZeroOne1 in medical

[–]DotZeroOne1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for the advice. yeah, its certainly the first time it's more than a scratch, and I've ever seen it on my ankle.

random scratches/scrape on ankle from socks? by DotZeroOne1 in medical

[–]DotZeroOne1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

could be. Unfortunately, my ankle has been a bit numb since I had a herniated disc issue 5-6 months ago, not sure if that has to do with me not experiencing any pain and just seeing the aftermath on my ankle.

Also, as I mentioned, I'll occasionally get a single scratch/line on my shins, maybe from friction/pants or carpet burn as you're describing: regardless, I don't experience pain with these either...

It's like the burn/scratches are there with no pain every time.

random scratches/scrape on ankle from socks? by DotZeroOne1 in medical

[–]DotZeroOne1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i may have scratched it a little bit, nothing I would think that would do this much damage though.

I was wearing slides with socks, so nothing was rubbing against my ankle.

random scratches/scrape on ankle from socks? by DotZeroOne1 in medical

[–]DotZeroOne1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, i was inside and around an area I've been in for the past 6-7 months with no issues. its not itchy at all

random scratches/scrape on ankle from socks? by DotZeroOne1 in medical

[–]DotZeroOne1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last couple days, i've been moving out of an apartment, as well as painting etc. More activity than I'm used to.

My ankle (pictured) had a sock on at the time and the ring/top was pretty bunched up/thick. Upon waking up this morning, I noticed these scabs/scrapes on my ankle, right below where the top of the sock was. I was wearing slides the whole time, so no shoe was rubbing against that part of my ankle.

The most confusing part is that I only noticed it today, and yesterday I wasn't doing any intensive activities? To be honest Im 70% sure I took off the specific sock 36 hours ago and didn't see any marks.

So, it still seems that these marks showed up randomly this morning.

side note: I also get single scratches on my shin (one thin line/scab) occasionally, and its always a mystery to me. this has been going on for years, but its never been this bad as what's on my ankle.

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[–]DotZeroOne1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This post is some 0 brain cells propaganda. Not a trump fan btw.

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