Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 5 Location: Ottawa, Canada
Too Many Back Problems. No Answers. Posted: 06-09-06 12:44pm
Hi,
I have a herniated disc l4,
spondylolisthesis grade one l5,
spondylosis and forminal stenosis s1 and
degenerative changes l4 through s1.
I have constant pain. My doctor doesn't
seem to know what to do with me. My
orthopaedic surgeon said I just need to do
physio exercises everyday. That was
december.
I have since been to a chiropractor and my
back is 1000 times worse than it was
before. I have since ceased care with
the chiro. I can't sit for longer than
an hour. Back and leg pain hit within
five minutes when I stand. It doesn't
take much to flare up my sciatic. When
the sciatic flares it lasts for days.
Walking and bending causes coldness in my
back and leg. I have also had some bouts
with urinary retention which thankfully
comes and goes. Bowel movements cause
extreme lower back pain.
I have been doing my physio exercises and
riding on a stationary exercise bike.
Doesn't seem to help much at all. I also
have been scheduled for an appointment to
get epidural steriod injections. But
that isn't until october.
I don't know what to do? Anybody have
any suggestions?
