How a woman is navigating the Giant Herniated Disc Dilemma: Surgery vs. more Conservative Treatment
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2023
- Are you facing the daunting decision of whether to undergo surgery for your giant herniated disc? In this enlightening interview, we sit down with a woman trying to avoid surgery to unravel the complexities of this challenging choice.
Join us as she shares her journey and insights on managing a giant herniated disc without rushing into surgery. We'll delve into the intricacies of using MRI imaging as surveillance, when epidural injections offer temporary relief, and how to determine when surgery is the best course of action.
🔷 What you'll discover in this interview:
1️⃣ The importance of MRI imaging for monitoring the progression of your herniated disc.
2️⃣ When epidural injections are a viable option for pain management and when they might not be effective.
3️⃣ Key indicators and signs that surgery is the most appropriate and beneficial treatment.
4️⃣ Tips for making an informed decision about your herniated disc treatment plan.
This interview is a valuable resource for anyone grappling with the giant herniated disc dilemma. Knowledge is your best ally in making the right choice for your health and well-being.
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Dear Dr. Lieberman,
I just found your channel and watched a whole bunch of videos. They are really helpful. Thank you so much for taking your time to provide us these valuable information!
I have a tickling feeling going down my left leg outside all the way to the small toe from a week ago. Minor pain at lower back. No pain in leg or foot. I did the walking on heel, on toe, and straight leg test, all fine with good strength. However, it has been a week, the tickling feeling has not gone away in my leg or foot. Sometimes really light, but sometimes more noticeable. Also, when I walk, sometimes I feel a minor pain in my lower back when stepping my left foot on ground. I can also feel the acute back pain when I move my body a certain way.
I suspect that I have a L5/S1 bulging disc based on my internet research, but have not seen a doctor yet. Meanwhile, I try to do all the right thing, lie on bed to rest more, avoid sitting all the time, and be really careful when walking. However, I am really stressed that the numbness or tickling feeling has not gone away in a week, and it seems to go from just the small toe to a more general area of the foot. So I am afraid it will develop to something more serious like being paralyzed. Do you think there is immediate need for me to see the doctor or wait a few weeks? How many weeks should I expect the tickling and numbness feeling to completely go away?
Sorry if I seem paranoid. This is the first time I experience this and it scares me so much that I cry in the morning....
Really appreciate your opinion on my case. Thank you so much!
Well, you get an A+. Low back pain radiating to the pinky toe is typically sciatica due to an l5/s1 disc herniation or a bone spur with foraminal stenosis. It sounds like you have no red flags, no functional deficit, and the pain and numbness are improving. The matrix would indicate the best thing to do is wait it out. Avoid impact and stress. And get an MRI if things go bad after 3-6 weeks. Good?
@@BestPracticeHealth Thank you so much, Dr. Lieberman. I did the lumbar MRI last week. It came back normal. However, the radiating to the pinky toe on left side is still not going away. And I can feel a sore spot right next to the L5/S1 especially after sitting. It is less noticeable when standing or walking. I don't know if I can show you my MRI. Is it possible that the doctor missed something minor? What kind of specialist should I go see? Or what recommendation do you have? Thanks again!
@@huytwsuhow are you now hope you're doing well ❤️🩹
this was really helpful! did Emily follow up?
Thanks! No follow up yet.
Hello , can you talk more about the numbness in the lower extremities, With a herniated disc? Thanks
A hernaited disc with sciatica can cause numbness in the part of the body covered by the irritated nerve root. L4 is the inside of the ankle. L5 between the big and first toe. And S1 the outside of the foot by the pinky toe. Which one do you have?
I have a herniated disk in L4-L5, I’m
concerned about all the numbing
The numbness is in my groin area & leg
I have intermittent numbness in my groin and I have sciatica. I’ve had left sided sciatica for 1 year. The groin numbness intermittently for 6 weeks. It’s quite unnerving. What dies groin and even anal tingling mean? Thank you.
Pain radiating to the groin is typical of hip arthritis. Groin numbness is not from the lumbar spine. Similarly, anal numbness is not from areas that could involve the groin. So, from a neurological perspective, these symptoms would have to be located in the thoracic spinal cord. However, this pattern is not typical of anything with which I am familiar.
Hey, how are you now?? Do you have any herniated disc?? Does the groin numbness is still there?? Do you feel tingling in that area?? Did you get to know the reason for this???
Hi dr lieberman, how can I get in contact with you like the lady in this video?
Hi! We are not recording new visits right now. Sorry. I hope we can get back live soon.
Do you risk side effects by waiting to have surgery?
Mostly if you have a neurological deficit. If you have no numbness or weakness, the issue is primarily the amount of pain.
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