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Recovery from surgery

September 30th I finally had a microdiscectomy performed at the L5-S1 in my lumbar spine. The surgery went really well and so far I have had no complications. Pressure was immensely relieved off of my sciatic nerve and as of … Continue reading

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Last epidural steroid injection today

Today I was given my last epidural steroid injection. Honestly, these shots have not done anything for me and I am ready for surgery at the L5-S1 to remove a portion of my disc that is hitting my sciatic nerve. … Continue reading

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Second epidural steroid injection

A few days ago I was given my second epidural steroid injection in my lower back to help heal a L5-S1 herniated disc. I was really disappointed with this treatment this time around because I have felt my sciatic pain … Continue reading

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My first cortisone injection yesterday

Yesterday I was injected with epidural steroids in my lower right back in hopes that it will help lessen pain in my lower back and my sciatic pain. As you may or may not know I have a herniated disc … Continue reading

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Appointment moved up

Good news today. My appointment with a neurologists got moved to June 1st. Was originally June 7. I am feeling pretty good about this and can’t wait to hear what the Doctor has to say about my lumbar spine concerning … Continue reading

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Back traction

Had some back traction therapy last Tuesday and it seems like it helped a good deal. My lumbar spine is feeling pretty good today and I was a little bit more mobile. I have more appointments next week to attend … Continue reading

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My herniated disc at the L5-S1

I think it would be a good idea to show my herniated disc. As you can see there is a protrusion at the L5-S1 area that is pushing on the S1 area (which explains my Sciatica).

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New Diet, Lifted for first time in months

I am feeling pretty good for the past two days and I attribute this to just being in this herniated disc recovery for the long haul, a new revamped diet for herniated disc, working out again (being careful), and applying … Continue reading

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Appointments for herniated disc

Looks like I have to see a Neurosurgeon come sometime in early June to get a prognosis on the herniated disc in my lower back. I also have about four back traction therapies for my herniated disc. Lately I have … Continue reading

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Continuing Weight Loss

I am currently trying to lose weight to help relieve pressure on my spinal nerve roots. I think this will help with my sciatic pain. The diet I am following is a very strict one. A protein sparing modified fast … Continue reading

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