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Discectomy

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  • 15-09-2011 8:46pm
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    finglasgal1
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭


    Hi Folks,

    I am awaiting a discectomy and surgery on spine I have bn like this since Aug 2008. I am limited to what I can do- I cant walk for long maybe 15mins, cannot bend etc..
    However what Im looking for is any tips on excercise?? As I feel very lazy by not bn able to go gym, zumba etc.. I was in salsa but had to gie it up last yr due to my complaint!
    Has anyone had this in past and have they any tips for me!
    Thanks folks :-)


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    therecklessone
    Registered Users Posts: 17,213 ✭✭✭✭therecklessone


    Has your consultant suggested an epidural to try and alleviate the problem? I had one about 5 weeks ago and it has been a huge help. My consultant was convinced I'd need the surgery, I had pain all down my left leg with a severe limp and had lost a lot of sensation in my foot and lower leg.

    Had the epidural and between that and anti-inflammatories (as required) I've seen a huge improvement, so much so my surgery has been postponed.

    I can't run but I have a lot more strength in the leg now. I went for a 3 miles walk on Wednesday and felt great after it.

    It is definitely worth a try.

    p.s. there is a long thread on degenerative disc disease here:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056088773&page=2

    Best of luck.


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    finglasgal1
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭finglasgal1


    yes i got root nerve injections in my spine in sep 2010 then again in may this year but they didnt work so the surgeon said id need discectomy! i was told id prob get it possibly by apr 2012! ive to ring hosp again this tue to find out for sure! I was refereed from Blanch hosp to Mater to a spinal specialist!
    They even gave me wheelchair as somedays I cant walk at all, even had to change my car from manual to automatic as couldn work clutch due to my left leg bn affected!
    im glad to hear ur doing much better, keep up the good work!


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