Teenage slipped disc-HELP

[charlie124]

I'm 15 yrs old and i have a prolapsed disc in my lower back. Yeah I know uncommon.
I've had an MRI but not got the results yet even though i really should of by now since i had it a couple of weeks ago.
The pain started in september.
My doctor has said i'll be having a lumbar block and he thinks that it probably will not work so then i'll have an operation.
One thing im scared of needles. Could i just ask him to have the operation not the lumbar block. I dont want it, i'd rather get the operation over and done with as quick as i can because theres lots of things i wanna do and the pain is getting in the way of my school work, important test coming up, and my hobby/work at the stables.
Help anyone?

[Thamsoon0208]

I am 15 too, I have been suffered from slipped disc 1 month ago. I went for MRI and XRAY just now. And i understand the problem, i don`t think medicine and physical exercise will help but just can relief the pain. So Charlie123 , had you recovered??I need some successful example. so long i didnt see people completely recover. Thanks for reply, PLEASE, NECESSARY!!

[Thamsoon0208]

I am 15 too, I have been suffered from slipped disc 1 month ago. I went for MRI and XRAY just now. And i understand the problem, i don`t think medicine and physical exercise will help but just can relief the pain. So Charlie123 , had you recovered??I need some successful example. so long i didnt see people completely recover. Thanks for reply, PLEASE, NECESSARY!!

[Fatherofthree]

     Hey Charlie, I am 37 years old and herniated a disc about 6 years ago. At first I had the exact same problems you are experiencing (seized up over simple bending tasks, intense pain, hard to walk, etc) but I was only treated to bed rest for a couple days after each episode and then pain meds (over the counter - I suggest Alleve because it is Neproxin) to cope. I realize it can be scary and depressing because it interrupts everything and there is very little information out there. BUT over the next few years after the initial injury the episodes became less sever and less frequent. Now I am back to the gym, pain free, and only suffer occasional stiffness. I can tell you from experince that simple, slow movement (like walking) followed by rest will help much more than simply laying in bed. Only do as much as you can and take it slow but the more you can get up and get mobile the better off you will be.
     Later I reccommend Yoga or working out at the gym - but TAKE IT SLOW! Talk to an orthopedist about getting some simple exercises to alleviate the stiffness and pain. And make sure that you need the surgery before it takes place.
     I wish you the best and hope this will at least improve your outlook.

[charlie124]

yeah me again
i forgot to mention that on three occassions
my back has seized up from simple tasks such as bending down to stroke the dog
getting up from the computer and pulling back the bed covers
on all these occassions i have not been able to move my legs for atleast 1 hour
and have been screaming and crying because of the severe pain running through my back at that point.a heat patch doesn't help and nor does an ice pack either so im confused on what to do when this happens also.
I have my mum and dad sit next to me but that all that can happen
Also when ic ough,sneeze and even laugh hard a shooting pain runs through my leg but the more i laugh the more the pain and the more the pain the more i laugh which is a toughie.
cheers to anyone who can help me.