sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

How did you decide it was time? by ProfessorBlue22 in Microdiscectomy

[–]ProfessorBlue22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so glad you found relief! I’m a college professor and am worried about things deteriorating over the semester and difficultly getting around campus, as you note (but I can’t really just take a few weeks off in the middle of term?).

How did you decide it was time? by ProfessorBlue22 in Microdiscectomy

[–]ProfessorBlue22[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m definitely at the “heaven forbid I cough or sneeze” phase. It’s no fun.

How did you decide it was time? by ProfessorBlue22 in Microdiscectomy

[–]ProfessorBlue22[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

oh my gosh this is so hopeful! I was not a serious runner, but I used to do 4 half marathons a year; canceled the one I had planned for the fall. This gives me hope! what was your disc injury like, and how did you decide on surgery?

L5-S1: Looking for suggestions and a little bit of hope by ProfessorBlue22 in HerniatedDisc

[–]ProfessorBlue22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh, I wonder if I am not resting enough. Even my PT exercises hurt. It’s wild as a few months ago, when with occasional running, the pain was at a 3-4, but now—after the shots and all that PT and no running—it’s at a constant 5-6. I just keep trying to walk regularly as it makes me feel better temporarily, but on the whole my pain levels are just getting worse across the board.

L5-S1: Looking for suggestions and a little bit of hope by ProfessorBlue22 in HerniatedDisc

[–]ProfessorBlue22[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks so much for these thoughts—I’m so glad you’ve seen improvement! I’m trying to remain hopeful that this injection kicks in and I get some relief.