micro discectomy.... whos had one?

[wannabeH3]

im looking to talk to people who have had this procedure because my back is messed up and im going to be 30 in august. so has anyone had this and how was your experience?

[usetosellhummer]

I have not but i have two friends who have had some types of back surgury with no real removal of pain. If it is because of pain have you tried all other options?

[usetosellhummer]

massage, minuplation, and acupunchure?

[stagger_lee]

What exactly does the procedure consist of? Sounds gnarly. Hope everything works out for you regardless.

[lance-n]

any good surgeon will view an operation as a last resort.
if you don't like what you are hearing, get another opinion.
regardless of what your insurance company may tell you, it is federal law that you are entitled to a second medical opinion.
i have had chronic back an neck pain for many years.
have you tried the topical solution DMSO?
you can get it cheap at any health food type store and it is a
wonderful anti inflammatory agent.
alternating heat and ice really has helped we as well
a little ice pack for 20 minutes a couple times a day works wonders
as does a little evening dip in the hot jacuzzi
lots of morning stretching, especially hamstrings seeems to help in keeping the back muscles relaxed around the spine

good luck!

[usetosellhummer]

disagree, alot more doctors are money making machines and will rush to cut.

[lance-n]

you may have missed my point: and GOOD surgeon will view surgery as a last resort.

you are right, there are many money hungry doctors out there, but there are also many good ones who will not rush in to surgery.

one of my fraternity brothers is one of the good guys, he has an orthopedic practice in Orange County, CA.

If you would like the info, pm me and I will pass you his contact information.

Originally Posted by usetosellhummer

disagree, alot more doctors are money making machines and will rush to cut.

Especially when it comes to open heart surgery.