Comments on: Herniated Disc L4 L5 - latest update 1-22-2008 http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/ "A Herniated disc - My story" Fri, 05 Dec 2008 01:56:29 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0 by: Jamie http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2901 Sat, 05 Apr 2008 00:54:26 +0000 http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2901 Hi I was involved in a car accident back in September of 2007 I would be interested in chatting with you I have my MRI's and X-rays I have some of the same things on mine I was never "diagnosed" with Scheuermann's disease but the MRI to quote it exactly "Signal intentsity from the thoracic vertebrae demonstrate mild dessiccation of the discs and Schmorl's nodes involving the lower thoracic spine consistent with a mild degree of Scheuermann's disease" of course there is more but I have been to a number of Dr's and am "trying" to work through this as best I can at work but am struggling greatly. Hi I was involved in a car accident back in September of 2007 I would be interested in chatting with you I have my MRI’s and X-rays I have some of the same things on mine I was never “diagnosed” with Scheuermann’s disease but the MRI to quote it exactly “Signal intentsity from the thoracic vertebrae demonstrate mild dessiccation of the discs and Schmorl’s nodes involving the lower thoracic spine consistent with a mild degree of Scheuermann’s disease” of course there is more but I have been to a number of Dr’s and am “trying” to work through this as best I can at work but am struggling greatly.

]]> by: Karen http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2696 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:03:25 +0000 http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2696 Woolff interesting re the cane etc, you are right! but re the parking permit, I thought you had to be considered permanently disabled, is that correct? I didnt think my GP would consider me in that way as its a back problem and I'm young? thanks Karen Woolff interesting re the cane etc, you are right! but re the parking permit, I thought you had to be considered permanently disabled, is that correct? I didnt think my GP would consider me in that way as its a back problem and I’m young? thanks Karen

]]> by: Wolff http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2694 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 13:12:38 +0000 http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2694 Well, if you're after a spare cane, I've got one :) They're totally awesome because most people will give up a seat for you on a train/bus/tram. They also make more room for you when walking down the street etc - ie you're less likely to be pushed or bumped. I've had old ladies look at me like I was an ass for sitting in a seat, and then they see the cane and almost look at you with pitty... a few times I've forgotten the cane and I sit there, and older people look at me like I'm a turd and you kind of feel like saying you've got a back problem.. but that would be weird.. after a while you just say to your self "stuff it", I've got serious back/leg pain, they can't see it, but it's not my problem.. deal with it. Also, I recommend anyone who can't walk (like me) should just ask their doctor for a disabled permit.. they're sooooo frigin awesome, and you have to get over the fact that you look normal so maybe you shouldn't have one... just do it, love it, and save the cash on parking, and NEVER feel guilty. you know you've got major pain. Well, if you’re after a spare cane, I’ve got one :) They’re totally awesome because most people will give up a seat for you on a train/bus/tram. They also make more room for you when walking down the street etc - ie you’re less likely to be pushed or bumped. I’ve had old ladies look at me like I was an ass for sitting in a seat, and then they see the cane and almost look at you with pitty… a few times I’ve forgotten the cane and I sit there, and older people look at me like I’m a turd and you kind of feel like saying you’ve got a back problem.. but that would be weird.. after a while you just say to your self “stuff it”, I’ve got serious back/leg pain, they can’t see it, but it’s not my problem.. deal with it.

Also, I recommend anyone who can’t walk (like me) should just ask their doctor for a disabled permit.. they’re sooooo frigin awesome, and you have to get over the fact that you look normal so maybe you shouldn’t have one… just do it, love it, and save the cash on parking, and NEVER feel guilty. you know you’ve got major pain.

]]> by: Karen http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2692 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 08:18:20 +0000 http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2692 Matt..37 year old female, living in Melbourne. I have read all your posts and really found comfort in your journey. I have also seen Gary Speck many times over last ten years of back pain.I have another new episode now - large disc bulge at L5 S1, Left leg symptoms when standing or walking. But coping as can sit at work and am very flexible. Anyway very interested re the cox technique as have never heard of it and never had courage to see a chiropractor before, but now attacking it all from many angles, and spending all my money!! I would like to know who you saw in Melbourne and moreabout the relief. I feel that if I could get some relief when standing I could do more exercise and even get the train to work!! I loved that you said using a cane for the tram/train helped, that is my biggest fear that I wont get a seat so now driving into the city every day which is soo expensive!! please let me know who you saw. I live in the St Kilda area and work in the city, big thankyou again, Karen Matt..37 year old female, living in Melbourne. I have read all your posts and really found comfort in your journey. I have also seen Gary Speck many times over last ten years of back pain.I have another new episode now - large disc bulge at L5 S1, Left leg symptoms when standing or walking. But coping as can sit at work and am very flexible.
Anyway very interested re the cox technique as have never heard of it and never had courage to see a chiropractor before, but now attacking it all from many angles, and spending all my money!! I would like to know who you saw in Melbourne and moreabout the relief. I feel that if I could get some relief when standing I could do more exercise and even get the train to work!! I loved that you said using a cane for the tram/train helped, that is my biggest fear that I wont get a seat so now driving into the city every day which is soo expensive!!
please let me know who you saw. I live in the St Kilda area and work in the city, big thankyou again, Karen

]]> by: padzer http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2630 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:58:06 +0000 http://www.mylifemytravel.com/wolff/2008/01/22/herniated-disc-l4-l5-latest-update/#comment-2630 Alright, i think i was talkin to ye before...glad to hear its goin well for ye. I had my 2nd discectomy l4 l5 on monday just gone and i must say its feeling great at the moment. I can actually do a straight leg raise, which was impossible before and when walking around it feels fine, just a little sore where the scar is. Lets hope we can be rid of the pain, ive been in bits for the past 6 years. il let u know how im doing in a while..best of luck. Alright, i think i was talkin to ye before…glad to hear its goin well for ye. I had my 2nd discectomy l4 l5 on monday just gone and i must say its feeling great at the moment. I can actually do a straight leg raise, which was impossible before and when walking around it feels fine, just a little sore where the scar is. Lets hope we can be rid of the pain, ive been in bits for the past 6 years. il let u know how im doing in a while..best of luck.

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