Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Back pain
by bossman199, Jun 30, 2009 09:33AM
Hi. I had knee surgery 5 years ago and 3 years my back is hurting severely.I am on 6 percacets a day but it just eases the pain, does not get rid of it mri shows at L5/S1, There is broad cental disc bulging with annular tear abutting the thecal sac and in close proximity to the S1 nerve root origins. could anyone explain what this means and is this for life. I had 2 epidurals did no good had minor and major trigger points injections. any help would be very much appreciated.
Post Comment
Related Communities
Recent Videos
Related Expert Forums
Recent Activity
Most Popular Trackers
RSS
Expert Activity
Community Members
You will find that the extended release meds work better and you may need a break thru medication as well but this is the safer more effective way to treat your pain.