Thread: Back and leg problems

Well I had been having back and leg problems for almost 3 months and got to where I couldn't take it anymore and spent 9 hours in the E.R. today. Herniated disc is the problem, hopefully get to see a ortho doc tomorrow and see what has to be done.

Hope they fix you up right.

In Feb '01 a sheet of steel fell on my head, knocked me out some 10 minutes. My neck, upper back were sore and legs were weak for weeks. The company doctor was giving me pain pills and telling me to get back to work. I changed doctors, first visit he says, I see some of the problem fat boy. I lost 6 months of work and did 6 days per week of pt.

The sheet of metal hitting you in the head explains everything now (just picking at you Cane)

Originally Posted by slabin

The sheet of metal hitting you in the head explains everything now (just picking at you Cane)

That's ok. It was 1/4"X3'X6', fell from 4 ft above my head. Broke all the supports points in my hardhat. We were moving it fast so when it fell it was almost flat. If moved slow and fell it could slice like a knife.
Now, figuring out what wrong with you.

Hope all goes well for you.When that disc presses that sciatic nerve it causes all forms of painful symptoms.I had surgery over 10 yrs. ago and mine turned out great.Went back to work in 3 months and haven't looked back.Saying a prayer that you have a speedy recovery!

Originally Posted by SlabLapper4sure

Hope all goes well for you.When that disc presses that sciatic nerve it causes all forms of painful symptoms.I had surgery over 10 yrs. ago and mine turned out great.Went back to work in 3 months and haven't looked back.Saying a prayer that you have a speedy recovery!

You got that right. Went thru 3 months of pain with mine. Down the leg and all. Couldn't sleep. Couldn't walk w/o lots of pain. 3rd day after taking Naproxen it pretty much went away. Crazy. After all that therapy etc. Dang insurance won't pay for MRI until after you try all that first. Finally went back and doc approved MRI and gave me the Naproxen. Wish he'd done that FIRST!! Went back after MRI and showed me the MRI pics and plain as day a rupture. But since the meds helped I didn't do surgery.

Good luck! Back problems are NO FUN! Had mine done 2 1/2 yrs ago, still bother me but better than before. 1 new disc and stabilizers.

come by the house i will fix you right up

I always wondered what happened Jimmy lol

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What is Naproxen? VA give a MRI, and said surgery or shots. I've about had all the pain I can stand, so I think I'll make that appointment for the stops.