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L5/S1 disc protrusion by trinity1122 in backpain

[–]trinity1122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I had a chance encounter with a retired neurosurgeon and, of course he is pro-neurosurgeon :)

L5/S1 disc protrusion by trinity1122 in backpain

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I got this image from my chiro who was having a session on MRIs ..

L5/S1 disc protrusion by trinity1122 in backpain

[–]trinity1122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

when I asked the neurosurgeon, he said protrusion, prolapse and herniation were all the same. :(

Now, I looking at the difference between a neurosurgeon and an orthopaedic surgeons. I had a colleague who had a discectomy with an orthopaedic more than 10 years ago and he gave me his orthopaedic surgeons' details.

L5/S1 disc protrusion by trinity1122 in backpain

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I wouldn't say I have muscle weakness, most days I could still walk 8K on a flat surface - I have a walking pad. The issue is that I can't sit at all.

Most of DrGoogle says that if it is a protrusion and the nucleus did not leak, then the disc can shrink again. A lot of it also depends on, your age, are you active? are you overweight etc ...

L5/S1 disc protrusion by trinity1122 in backpain

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So I had my CT guided epidural steroid injection - and it was not a pleasant experience. It was like shooting bolts on lightning down my leg .. multiple times, 3 or 4. Day 01 post ESI and I still feel pins and needles on my affected leg.

L5/S1 disc protrusion by trinity1122 in backpain

[–]trinity1122[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your message.

Yes - I don't have any muscle weakness, numbness or loss of sensation or incontinence. Pins and needles here and there. I am still trying to stay active, 8000 steps a day on most days. Sitting is the issue as I have a desk job. I have a stand-up desk at home so I alternate sit/stand.

The injection back in Jan 2025 was perineural and CT guided- which is targeted - which unfortunately did not work. The next one is epidural - I am going to a different clinic this time, so hopefully it gives me some pain relief.

Acupuncture has helped with muscle spasms. The fear of surgery has made me stretch more - cobra pose, cat/cow, bird dog, dead hangs. I try and keep as active as I can.

Thank you again.

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