Two years ago I had surgery. My disc was removed by a neurosurgeon and also there were fragments removed as well. The disc was herniated and resting on two of my nerves as well as chipped. I did not have any hardware put into my back and all that was done was a natural fusion [...]
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Tuesday, March 27th, 2012Army Veteran With Chronic Back Pain
Wednesday, March 14th, 2007For my story.. I originally developed mild back pain in the summer of 2000 in Airborne School for the United States Army. At the time i just figured it was from the constant jarring motion and repetetively striking the ground feet first from a height of 3-4 feet. The pain was managable but pretty severe. [...]
Continue readingPain and Leg Weakness - MRI or Myelogram?
Wednesday, November 22nd, 2006I am female and 47. I have weakness in my left leg and have been progressively having more pain walking. I also have occasional pain in my left knee. An MRI reveals a pinched nerve at L2. My neurologist would like me to have a myelogram. I am deathly afraid of the epidural involved. 15 [...]
Continue readingBungee Jumping and Spine Injury
Monday, November 6th, 2006Dear Doctor,?
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I am 24 years old and I am involved in a number of active and extreme sports. I have not had any problems with my back up until now but I have been adviced not to do certain sports and I wanted to know the reason for this.?
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My friend has informed me that bungee [...]
How Much Should I Weigh? Body Mass Index Calculator
Monday, August 28th, 2006How much should I weigh?
Weight is one of the most significant factors that affect your health, and, even more importantly, this is one factor you can actively do something about.
Below you can find a simple calculator. Use it to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI). Enter your height and weight, then look at the [...]
Pain Continues After Back Surgery
Saturday, August 26th, 2006This question and answer have been moved to:
Chronic Back Pain and Spinal Surgery
Back, Pop, Pinched Nerve, Chiropractor, Manipulation, Discomfort
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006My 18-year-old son was diagnosed with a pinched nerve by a chiropractor. He “manipulated” his back for three months. My son received a little relief from this. Now his problem seems to have gotten back to where it was when he first went to the chiropractor. He just completed his therapy [...]
Continue readingHorrible Middle Back Pain, Which Doctor to See?
Tuesday, March 14th, 2006I have horrible middle of the back pain. Like a intense cramp, right about where my bra strap hits. My Dr., doesn”t seem to understand! What kind of Dr. should I seek out? I have a chropractpor its not helping. Please help.
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Dr. Joshua’s Answer:
An X-ray of the thoracic spine is recommended to rule out [...]
Horrible pain lower back, cramps, stomach, nausea
Friday, February 24th, 2006I have been experiencing a horrible pain on my lower back at my waist line, it causes me to feel cramps on my stomach, and I’m also feeling nausea. The pain in my lower back waistline line reminds me of the cramps I felt when giving birth. I also have no appetite when this occurs. [...]
Continue readingMailman’s Low Back Pain
Friday, December 9th, 2005This interesting question along with the answer has been moved here:
Chronic Low Back Pain - Instability?
