Day 1 After Back Surgery
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- I just got a microdiscectomy. I had a massive herniated disc on my L4/5. It was the worst thing in the world. Day 1 after surgery, still in massive amounts of pain but I know it will be better. Feel free to ask questions in the comments and I will answer them to the best of my ability.
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My Surgeon was Burak Ozgur in Newport Beach, CA. I HIGHLY recommend him.
He can be found at: ozgurmd.com/
I had the same surgery November 30th and was feeling great within two weeks. Now I'm back to everything I used to do. Can even run again! Wishing you the best!!
You started back with running 2 weeks after a Microdiscectomy ?
Hi Dan. I just wanted to express how comforting your videos have been for me. I just had a microdiscectomy on my L4L5 just last Thursday. I'm 32 yrs old so having to go through this at such young age is a crazy already. First day home I seriously thought i was going to die. My family members told me I was so out of it in my head that I was not making sense of the things i was saying lol. Sleeping has been the most difficult due to the fact that theres no comfortable position you can find while laying in bed. Everytime I feel helpless I turn to your videos and i get a sense of relief that it's only a matter of time before I feel nearly 100%. Thank you so much for these very helpful videos.
I'm 28 and had this surgery done in the 19th January 2023,L4L5 like you and Dan.
my husband had back surgery a few months ago and watching your video is very enlightening. When he first got out of hospital, he was so determined to do everything himself and frustrated that he couldn't. He never said so, he never said much of anything, so thank you because this gives me some perspective into how he is feeling
As someone that had their back fused together due to horrible scoliosis I can relate. I personally had to stay in the hospital for 9 days and re-learn how to walk as a result from my surgery but going home is a fantastic feeling. Getting the surgery was probably one of the best choices of my life and it's kind of awesome to see someone I consistently watch on youtube go through what is almost the same thing I went through. Hope you feel better soon man and I can't wait to watch your film!
Had an L5-S1 laminectomy a month ago and everything this guy says is on par with how living with a severely herniated disc. I dealt with it for a year, and worked everyday. If you’re reading this and you’re apprehensive about surgery, DO IT. DO IT. DO IT. one month later life is worth living again. Because before, it wasn’t. God love you all.
Christopher Cecil I'm seriously contemplating surgery for two herniated discs and spinal stenosis may I ask where you went to have your procedure done, please?
Thank you for posting this video! I'm actually having spinal fusion at L4-L5 in a few days. I have a herniated disk, and the fusion will also help with other back problems (scoliosis). I am very proud, stubborn and independent. It is great to hear your perspective after surgery. I think I'll accept more help. I can't wait to not have this excruciating pain.
I just went through the same surgery last month except mine was down the left leg. Horrific pain! I feel for you man. I'm glad I had the surgery and I'm sure you will be too. Hang in there.
How do you feel now
I appreciate this video, because I have suffered from a massive herniated disc in my lower back with the excruciating leg pain since 2009. I did have about a year that was relatively pain free after doing a lot of spinal decompression treatments, but the pain has returned and it is so debilitating! I wish you all the best on a speedy recovery!
Having had the same surgery, I can tell you it's not a magic bullet. If you don't do the exercises to strengthen your core, you'll be hurting again soon...and forever. Good luck on your recovery. It's a lifetime commitment.
Dan you are amazing....very inspirational for someone like me. I had L4 L5 fusion plus microdiscectomy 8 days ago. For the last 5 years I have been going from one doctor to another. I was diagnosed with bursitis and had cortisone shots in both legs with did not help at all. I kept going back to my gp and asking her to send me for other tests which she reluctantly did. The pain & mobility issues kept getting worse & worse to the point where taking even a couple of steps was excruciating..stairs were a nightmare. I just wanted to go on my water float & float away in the ocean and never come back. Just by a fluke my husband mentioned to my neighbour my condition & she went full throttle into helping me. She's a nurse practitioner who is one of the smartest people i've ever met. She told me to get my gp to refer me to Dr. Henry Ahn at St. Mike's hospital here in Toronto....he said no because he only see major spine trauma patients. My neighbour Lisa begged him and he finally agreed. He had me go for an MRI prior to seeing him and within 5 min he knew exactly what my problems were. I cried. I don't think I heard another word he said. That was the good news...the bad news was that I would have to wait 2 years for the surgery. I told him to just put me in a coma until he can operate. I guess I seemed pretty desperate b/c I received a call a couple of months later with a surgery date. The surgery went really well....longer than expected as there was more damage than expected. The recovery in the hospital was horrible. I was given a morphine drip that didn't help at all so I didn't get any sleep. How can I sleep when I have to push a fricken pain pump every 5 min? Makes no sense at all. My night nurse should only work with coma patients as she was horrible. Yesterday I stopped taking the Hydromorphone for pain and now I'm only taking T'3 as needed. Doing stretch exercises 3 x a day. Did you wear a back brace? I have one but one oc said wear it and the other said don't wear it. .....How are you feeling now? It's been a few years for you so I would love to know how you're doing? Sorry for the novel I'm writing to you....lol you seem like the kind of guy I would love to set up with my daughter but you live in L.A. and she's in Toronto....and you probably have someone anyway....take care...
Just had my surgery and I feel like a new man, the soreness that I have from the surgery is nothing compared to the pain that I had.
Had L-3-4-5 laminectomy two weeks ago. In surgery for half an hour and one hour in recovery, then sent home. Like you, Dan, I had immediate relief of excruciating leg cramps and pain right after the surgery. And, like you, the worst part after surgery was surgery pain. Felt like the stitches were ripping through my skin when I sat down or got up or got in and out of bed. I had four doctors over a period of twelve years misdiagnose my leg pain as neuropathy and told there was nothing to alleviate the pain other than medications like Lyrica. Wish I had had the surgery years ago and am ecstatic to finally be pain free.
Going through it right now. Spinal fusion surgery 2 levels L4 L5 & S1, 9 days after surgery and still in pain, I have no leg pain and I am glad I did it. I'm on a walker and have begun physical therapy I am looking forward to a full recovery. Yes yes yes you do need help but every day 'i feel a little better.
Oh God I wish I had seen this before. Same exacte microdiscectomy (massive herniated disc same vertebrae). I also wanted to express my experiences, though only did it in my blog. I dying to watch the whole series... up to the 1 year see how it went. I'm in month 7 (after) and still having some trouble, hopefully a couple of good physical therapists will help me never go back to "before"(awful, awful, awful, as many of you point out, the excruciating pain and total helplessness).
Definitely, you need the help of a mother or whoever is available the first days (weeks) after surgery. Never have I been more grateful to my parents for coming over.
Dan! Having gotten the same surgery two years ago, as soon as you are cleared to do so enroll in a Pilates class in addition to your PT. Just trust me, it helps SO much.
So happy to hear your surgery was a success. I am wishing you the speediest of recoveries. If you are not 100% by tuesdays big screen premiere, I hold myself personally responsible for not wishing hard enough.
I had a microdiscectomy in November of 2012. L2-3. I could not move my head. Pain was shooting down my left leg. My doctor did a great job and got me back up on my feet. Everything you said is right on the money. I have another ruptured disc on my L4-5. Having another microdiscectomy August 13, 2014. Pain is horrible when standing and even lying down. Unfortunately, the only way to get relief from pain like this is to have this done. Thanks for posting these videos. Even though I had this surgery done before, it was interesting to see how this is performed. Thanks again.
You got all the time in the world now to recover 100%. 1 day ata time & you'll be there before you know it Dan dancing at Vidcon!
Awesome news man! Glad to hear things are on the right path.
So great to hear you're feeling better already! Hope it just keeps getting better the next few weeks :)
First I want to thank u soooooo much for posting these videos, my sister just went through the same exact procedure yesterday morning. She was so struck with fear as was my "worried mother" but after viewing videos of the procedure and watching some testimonials. Things really looked prosperous after viewing ur videos. I appreciate ur honesty and ur positive attitude. Ur freakin awesome \m/ (metal horns) god bless u, u did more then just enough when u posted these videos.
Hi, Dan. I wish you a get well. I have had two microdicsectomys, then an L1 to S1 fusion with rods and screws, then a spinal cord stimulator put in. I absolutly understand what you are going through. My only thoughts to you right now is listen to what they tell you and follow everything to a tea, DO NOT PUSH IT even if you feel like you can please. You heal on the outside first but inside takes longer...... I know what it is to try and do everything you can to get rid of that back pain.
After just having brain surgery about a week ago, I give you huge kudos for coming out the way you have. I'm good now about 10 days on, but yeah the first few days were hard. Look forward to you having a swift and full recovery mate!
2 years of waiting to see the back specialist. ..finally got in now on waiting list for surgery ..thanks for your post
I am 32 yrs old and I have had severe pain shooting down my right leg. It's been debilitating. I could hardly walk, sit, stand, or lie down. I felt with this for over a year. In that year I did chiropractor, personal training, physical therapy, I bought an inversion table which I do not recommend, I also had three epidurals and a lot of pain killers. I use a walker to get anywhere and riding in cars is the worst. About a week ago I made an appt with a neurosurgeon and I finally just went to meet him about three days ago. I was in his office for 15mins and I was crying , shaking and completely stuck paralyzed with pain. He looked at my MRI and said you need surgery you have a large herniated disc in the L4/L5 S1 . He said go straight to the hospital and I will do it tonight or tomorrow but you can't go on in this pain. He said I was to have a microdiscectomy and laminectomy . I had surgery the following morning and he said that he ended up removing the whole disc because it was much larger than he thought. I am in the hospital right now on day three of recovery and it sucks! I am able to walk slowly with my walker and I have now started using the bathroom on my own instead of bed pans gross! My leg pain is pretty much gone but when I lean on my right side to get up or sit I can feel an annoying pain still and my right foot is tingly. The doctor said I have no nerve damage so that's good. I'm being discharged today since I was able to get my back brace on and walk 150 ft. I am scared to go home because of the help is not going to be the same as here at the hospital . Can you give insight on dressing your self , how it was to shower , and going to the bathroom. I am a female so I'm sure that it was much easier for you. I am a dental hygiene student and I'm missing some of my classes right now and I'm in my last semester before I grad if I don't finish then my grad is pushed way back and not what I want. Can you tell me when you felt your best and if you think I'll be feeling good enough to go back after two weeks?
Thanks for this video. I have a massive herniated disc between L5 and S1 that is slamming into the nerves running down my left leg. I am going for one more MRI and an EMG to see the extent of the nerve damage and then i'll have a set date for surgery. I honestly cannot wait. I will be 35 next month and I feel so degraded. I was a Policeman for 8 years and I was so use to helping other people and always being independent and self reliant and now my wife has to help me put my pants on and put my shoes on and take them off for me and I can't do anything that I use to do, all the burden is on her. I can hardly walk or sit. Thankfully she is a wonderful woman and very supportive. I just want my life back. Thanks again for this video and I hope you are doing well.
Hi Scott, Yes I did, I had it December 15 and I feel great! I start PT on Monday and will be returning to work in February. The surgery itself and the recovery has been nowhere near as bad as the pain I was in originally! I hope you are doing well.
Oh and you were right the first 3 days sucked but was doable. It was all from the slice in the back though. As soon as I woke up the leg pain was gone. Thank god, I was about to rip off my own leg!
Goin in for the same thing this Friday... L5-S1... So glad to know the leg pain goes away instantly... It's MISERABLE!
Wow nice I will have back surgery next week in L1&L2
I do agree. And the neat thing you feel is that the pains are "new pains/surgery pain versus the old pain you were use to feeling 24/7,
Just had it done yesterday. The leg pain is pretty much non existent but he is right the surgery pain is super intense. Hoping for a solid recovery.
Zach Grieshop May I ask how your recovery has gone thus far?
God Bless us for our Moms.. Happy Healing.🙏❤️💐
I am now at the point where surgery is recommended. Pain everyday. So nervous but I will go through your videos
You might not believe it works, but I'll be praying for ya. Let's hope for an epicly quick recovery. God bless.
For all who are planning to have this surgery just don't be afraid. Yes the surgery hurts but just for a limited time. It's really a simple operation and you can stand up right after surgery
Hey guys got the exact same surgery about 2 months ago.. I can't picture myself not getting it. It has helped so much. It's been a long road and I'm still not 100% yet but I'm getting there, slowly but surely. I have also made videos to help anyone out in their recoveries also. Take care and good luck everyone
Hope you feel better soon!
hope you feel better soon! can't even imagine the pain you've been going thru
i wish you a speedy recovery and a long lasting good result!
thankyou, sincerely, i live a life of torment at the moment due to this, and have my op next thursday, again, thank you
I'm not writing this to scare anyone! had my surgery 3 weeks ago, the doctors now are saying I had a stroke during surgery, and lost my vision in my left eye.just recently I have excepted this trade off, the loss of vision for no more pain..good luck to all...from fla..
So sorry to hear about your vision.
Sorry you're hurting. Glad you have family and friends to help you out.
We're all rooting for you man! Stay strong!
Exellent info! In Portugal looking the the same type of operation and you shed alot of light...especially about the macho mentality!!
Sorry to hear! hope you feel better soon man!
Thank you for posting your videos...I found them recently and appreciate all the info on the recovery process and love your sense of humor. I have a herniated l5 s1 disc for a little over 2 years now. Did chiro, massage, physical therapy, facet joint injections, epidurals, rfa on 2 nerves, tens unit, meds, the works. I am finally going to have this same surgery done next week on Jan 7th 2014 and couldnt be more excited. My right leg has terrible pain and my foot goes numb after standing for more than 10 mins. I'm definitely looking forward to some relief.
Love the info. I just got home from the same surgery about 3 hours ago. It really helped my family understand. Hope you're doing well after a couple of years.
Big Dan the man!
THANK YOU MAN, FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT!
Getting L-4 & L-5 done 5/29/13 So scared dude!!!
However I see the out come, so thank you Dan!
I had mine on June 20, 2010... Lived in a ball on the floor for 14 months before I could even see a doc, the pain is beyond words... I will blow my brains out before I go through that again. Folks just don't get it, I wish this type of injury on everyone, the world would be a better place.
I been dealing with sciatic pain down my right leg for the past 4 years and tried everything from messages to epidural injections. Although my herniation is at the L5/S1 vertebra, the constant pain down my right leg (mainly hamstring area) could be similar to what you had to deal with. I'm finally schedule for surgery next week and as weird as it sounds I'm excited. I'm a die hard soccer fan and haven't been able to play. Hopefully in 6 months I can be back on the field with no pain. Glad to see you doing better and thanks for the videos
Your good health is most precious and so I hope by this experience, you've learned how truly valuable it is. Most importantly, guard it well and learn how to progress it :)
I am glad everything went well and your pain-free :)
thanks Dan, mate, I watched your other video pre surgery and it just about got me a wee misty. It was like hearing myself talk about what i was feeling both physically and mentally. Loove your sense of humour thoughout mate. I have a L5/S1 L4/L5 laminoctomy and discectomy. outcome seems positive, and its videos like yours that reassurre me i am doing the right thing, not that theres a choice lol - again, thankyou. if you ever find your way to New Zealand, you have a fried here now. Simon.
I have back pain. Leg is affected by the pinched nerves. My birthday is a day before your movie screening. I'll be watching it. Happy Birthday to us! I hope you get well soon.
I had my surgery last week with same problem , I suffered almost a year doing therapy and other stuff to avoid surgery , the best solution to solve L4/5 s1 problem is surgery
I Am surfer I had microdiscectomy on L5-S1 like 6 years ago, my disc is very dehydrated and I reherniated like a year ago (I did lots of surfing, low impact stuff, worked, school etc.) I opted for Minimally Invasive Fusion by a top Surgeon from Harvard in my hometown. All of my other discs are super healthy so I am pretty sure my prognostic is Excellent. Hit me up if you need more info on this, not a lot of people our age know the right stuff about this. I am medical student too so thats helps making the best decisions.
+Alejandro Cabrera hey there! can you email ? i'm at dandobi at gmail dot com ... thanks!
what kind of your prosedure?
How was the feeling in the beginning stages of your herniating disc
Hi, I can sympathise with you. I had a full back operation (with the metal rods and screws) and I wish for you to get better. It will get better, you will gain more mobility as time goes on :)
You will be great in the end brother! You seem to be doing great already 1 day out!
I might be getting surgery on my arm due to nerve damage and watching this made me feel brave about it. This'll be the first operation I'll have and I was terrified.
Glad you made it out alright. Good luck in your recovery man.
Thank you for this series!!! I have a "Right Lumbar Discectomy" scheudled in 6 days. I figured I'd be able to just Bear Up when I'm home, but now I think I'll ask a friend to come by and back-sit me for a day or two.
The good thing? Your vids are helping me be less freaked, while also letting me know to take this seriously.
Hope all's well now for you!
Frankly speaking...mine PLIF L4,L5&S1...alone...all you need is be brave...be creative to handle situation like this although it's really HURTS like hell..trust yourself...
Just had the same surgery back in september. Was doing "fine" after two weeks and walking without a cane. However there is still some pain, the main thing is thinking you're back to normal but you'll never really be 100% again. You can be close though, like 90% but you need to remember to do you're rehab and still take it easy when it comes to carrying heavy things, etc.
Thank you for sharing your experience. It helps me get an idea of what I should expect, since I am having surgery on 6/6/13. I am very nervous however, I rather experience the pain of the surgery than experience the pain that I am currently experiencing for the rest of my life. I look forward to a full recovery or at least the pain and numbness on my leg to go away.
Great comment. I just had a lumber fusion. I'm 10 days post-surgery. i wanted to do this and post it, but i just wasn't up to it. This is actually the first time since my surgery that I've been on the computer.
Just had the same op..... feeeling much better can't wait to do my next skydive! Ps I am a single mom of 3 :)
I had the same exact thing done as you on 5/13/2015. Only diff. is that I had it on L3/L4-Left Side And also L4/L5-Right Side. It's about (from what I can see back there) a 5 to 6 inch scar. Huh... the price of progress eah! The scar don't bother me one bit. Hell, that may even turn on the chicks! Glass half full and what not. ;) What bothers me is, I'm still in pain. Now, for you folks out there who are about to get this done, DO IT! I saw my surgeon to get the staples out ten days after and couldn't thank that man enough. He got rid of that big ball of pain that was on the left side of my lower back and also the nasty pain that shot down into my left ass cheek. And also the numbness in my left foot. My right leg is still about 90% numb from the knee down. and I have pain every day in the "Other Areas". I guess I had my hopes set to high. They did tell me that I would still have some pain from the arthritis and some other disk compression I have going on down there. I guess it's like they say.. *"Rome wasn't built in a day"* :-)
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Glad ur feeling better. I had a get a spinal fusion about 7 years ago and I remember being in agony and having to constantly take painkillers.
Get better soon Dan!
I appreciate your videos . I go in this Thursday for a double discectomy (S1-L5/L5-L4). Pain has been excruciating, all the way from my left back lumbar region, down the leg and all the way through my foot. Did you also have back pain with the leg pain? I'm surviving on pain meds, muscle relaxers and laying on my right side with a body pillow for support. I was glad there were videos up on the topic. Thanks for giving me hope I will be able to walk again without agonizing pain! Prior to the onset I had just barely recovered from a broken ankle! My Mother is here to help with recovery as well as husband, and your video is what encouraged me to ask her to help...
Best of luck recovering sir.
Wow very inspiring. In 2004 I was in incredible pain. I had days where I was almost unable to walk. After 9 MRIs the doctors finally discovered the cause. The vertebrae at T5, T6, & T7 had softened on one side causing my spine to curve & put pressure on the disk and nerves. I have not had surgery yet, The pain hasn't been at the levels it was in 2004 but it is slowly on the rise again. I'm about to talk to my doctor & have a follow up MRI to see if things have changed & plan the next step.
Get well soon..happy birthday Dan...my birthday is actually on February 5th when your movie comes out :)
Hey men! Congrats for being so strong! Hope you feel better! Keep on!
Feel better Dan!
Thank you for sharing your experience with us and giving us advice (like the "have someone there" thing) I'm glad everything went well =]
Hope you get better soon!
Best of luck man!
Hope you get better soon
Just had my 5th after 3 micros and a laminectomy. Fused S1.L5,L4. A microdesctomy is like getting a cavity filled in comparison. And I know just going into your back anywhere drops you to Captain Nothing. I've had it for 9 years. I hope this is all you have. I'm on day 8. Had a friend help me after day 1 at home (2 days after surgery) where they went through my front and back side (I'm 52 years old) and I've been on my own since last week. 8 inch scar on front and 4 inch on back with rods inserted.
I wish for a speedy recovery Dan :3
Wow, glad to hear the surgery went well. Heal up soon!
Wishing you all the best Dan!!!! With any surgery...it get's better day by day...just be careful and listen to what the Dr's say!!! :)
Lol Dan, i like your facial expressions when your on your medicine ; ) Very animated. Glad to see youre in good spirits.
yay for moms, hope you get to feeling better soon & recover a-ok!
Hope you are starting to feel better! I also have a pinched nerve issue in my back. It isn't constant, at this point. I know the pain though!
so glad to see it's working out so far. love the positive attitude,
Mine is my neck, I have put up with stabbing pain from my neck to my hand for almost a year. My left hand has has two numb fingers and my right hand goes numb if I sleep on my back. Shots and therapy have not helped, so I just saw the best surgeon in my area and hope to have disk replacement surgery in the next couple of weeks. I also am getting the do not do it talks, but I am tired of being in so much pain. I hope my surgery works just as well as yours.
I'm having this done on 6/14 which is in about 5 days. I've been going through this since January of this year, just 3 days after my wedding. It's been horrible! Not quite the way I wanted to start our new life, but has really tested the vows we made to each other. I have been through it all, the injections nerve burn and nothing so I've finally decided I've had enough and I'm hoping the pain is coming to an end and my life can begin again. I can barely move or walk anymore and have no life. :(
Thanks for your journal videos, I guess I'm not alone...lol. I just got discharged from the hospital yesterday after having a discectomy surgery just like yourself but mine was a herniated disc at L5-S1 level with intense pain running down my right leg.
As I watched your video, you just described all the post surgery symptoms that I'm experiencing now myself.....& yes, it sucks!!
Although, just like yourself, I am completely pain free in my right leg (wohooo!!) but I am having massive pain now in my right glut & back of my hamstring. The worst for me is sitting/lying down & standing/getting up. Any of these movements feels like a stabbing/shooting pain in those areas. Once I'm up, I'm ok & can walk but only very slowly. Overall it feels like if I've been whacked several times with a baseball bat in my right butt cheek & back of the leg....lol.
I did notice though that you walked way much better than myself with what seems to be the physical therapist...btw she's cuter than the one I had....lol.
Well just wanted to say thanks again for putting out this video & for all those reading this comment, I totally approve what he is saying.
On a final note...hang in there everybody as it will get better & you will get back to a normal life being able to do the things we like & are used to doing pain free. ;-)
Get well soon Dan!
Get well soon dude!
Please get well soon!
omg this is great.. I'm getting this done on Tuesday.. So glad to hear the leg pain goes away immediately sucks for the pain but I can deal with that than the leg pain.
Omg. So helpful I was going to make follow up videos of my surgery on my channel as well. I am getting it in June and I'm freaking out! Thanks for this!
Mike Angeli, I hope you have a good recovery. It is a bitch. I have had 4 back surgeries to include a fusion. It takes one year to get better.
good luck on your recovery bro.
Heh, no problem mate! The way things have gone, I reckon I've gotten off pretty easy. Sending you all the well wishes I've received since I'm doing great - hope your pain recedes quickly and you can get your sport on sooner than six months! (Oh also, we're mates on FB and I have an album with photos, if you wanted to stalk my mad stapled head pics ;P )
Dude. Glad that you are on the way to feeling great
Thank you for posting this video, I am not as scared after seeing you.
I'm getting back surgery on Tuesday! 😰 I've been waiting and waiting for it and of course I turn to youtube. Thank you for your video!
Found your channel just today. Get well soon, Dan! Best wishes from Russia directly to you, keep being strong :>
Get well soon, kid! I want you feel good.
Been dealing w/ this for a year & 3 months now. I really wish I would've done this in the beginning when the pain was 24/7 & I couldn't sit, walk, stand, go to the bathroom. Now, through many epidurals & nerve blockers I'm able to sit for long periods but still have trouble standing or walking long distances. I have a very active, labor intensive job & am having trouble doing a full days work & when I lie down or recline my torso leans to the side. Wondering if surgery is still worth it...
just had a spinal laminectomy L4 & L5 , in my case the surgeon did not dissect the disc, but they did remove the arthritic area in the lamina. I'm now in day four and I'm still very sore in my back. I don't care for the Oxy codon, It gives me severe headaches and nausea.