Osteoarthritis back discs

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Avatar f tn also known as spinal osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that is due to aging and time related wear and tear on the vertebrae (bones) of the neck and back. Disc desiccation: Each intervertebral disc has a lot of fluid in its central portion. The high fluid content gives these discs the soft, spongy quality that allows them to act as a cushion and shock absorber between successive vertebrae.
Avatar m tn Often DDD is associated with an osteoarthritis of the facet joints, a condition called spondylosis, which can be painful, not from the discs, but from these joints. The pain of facet syndrome can be treated with interventional pain management techniques. Have you consulted with an interventional pain specialist? Have your doctors explained why the injections may no longer be working? Are your doctors suggesting other treatment options?
Avatar f tn I am 31 years old and I have a ruptured disc at L4-L5 along with osteoarthritis and bone spurs at that level. I also have a bulging disc at L5-S1. Both degenerated discs are pushing up against the nerve roots. Surgery has been proposed by at least one of my doctors, while my other two doctors stated that any surgeon would perform a two level fusion but we all agreed that conservative treatments should be exhausted first. I would get a second opinion.
Avatar f tn Is anyone having a problem with their bladder due to back problems - herniated disk maybe?
Avatar f tn Update, i forgot to mention that I have mid to severe deteriorating bone and disc disease in L2 L3 L4 L5 discs.
Avatar f tn I have been diagnosed with buldging L3 - L5 disks with a bone spur. I also have osteoarthritis in back and both hips. I was diagnosed by an Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in spinal treatments. I began an excercise routine and found the pain too great to excercise. I have had MRI w/contrast and spinal X-rays. I was told to start with steroid epidural shots to the L4-L5 area. I have had first shot.
429700 tn?1308007823 It would probably aggravte any flares for awhile, as I still have a lot of residual pain in my neck and shoulders. However, I have more bulging discs and DDD also. Good luck. Bulging discs CAN heal on their own, especially if caused by an accident or injury. If caused by degeneration, osteoarthritis etc., not so much. Make sure you have an excellent neuro-surgeon if you do the surgery.
Avatar n tn Base of skull and below neck bone pain (new since November ) so saw a Ortho spine doc. He took xrays and said C1-2 has arthritis badly. Did I have RA? Told me not to do any more range of motion exercises, just OTC meds for comfort and let him know if I get worse (?) Hmmmm. Decided to make appt with my PC to ask if I should see a Rheumotologist. I had a second ACDF for severe bones slippage back and forth from 'lax ligaments' and rupt. discs and am now fused from C3-C6.
Avatar n tn also i have osteoarthritis and degenerative disc throughout my spine. the surgeon who took 3 discs out of my neck told me that the osteoarthritis was congenital and he felt that the arthritis was so severe that it was grinding the discs away. i have been tested for numerous things but still have no answers.
1880388 tn?1320635691 There are better anti-inflammatories than ibuprophen and also some people take Lyrica. I was also told to strength my core muscles so that they could take over and my back muscules wouldn't have to work as hard. So pilates is also good. So sorry you are going through this.
1459410 tn?1285695005 ve been a member of the chronic pain forum for months now. I developed osteoarthritis young. I can remember back to my twenties and feeling it on and off, though it was mild. My mom was debilitated by it and on my dad's side, I had two aunts crippled by it. I'm 48 now and have it in my hands, hips, knee, back and ankle. The worst is my hand. I won't go into too much detail as it's a very long story but I think I have the details in my profile.
Avatar f tn I researched this a bit on the web, and found that it could be caused from either medications that I take or from the lower back injury (compressed/herniated discs). The medications are oxycodone, Nortyptalyne (sp?), and Ambien. Have you come across patients with this issue. The weird thing is, I have been on these medications for a couple of years now, and this just started a couple of weeks ago.
Avatar f tn thank you, but believe it or not, my back does not hurt - my right leg is really painful!
Avatar n tn Although I have had 2 surgeries on my cervical spine for ruptured discs and lax ligaments (am now fused from C3-C6), I am now told that I have significant osteoarthritis at C1-C2 (atlanto-axial joint) Accupuncture did relieve a lot of the associated muscle spasms but I still get bone pain sometimes even at the base of my skull. I've also wrenched the left side of my neck twice in the past 6 weeks at work.
Avatar m tn 54yr old female,have had this chronic lower back pain that radiates to hip area.I do have arthritis in lower back and hip,but the meds for it does nothing.I stretch every night before bed and every morning before getting out to no avail.I look like I'm 90 yrs old after a pain full ten minutes of trying to get out of bed.I have to inhale to stand up straight(omg the pain) but once I pee and get into kitchen for coffee I'm fine.The only doctor I haven't seen is a nerve doctor.
1422878 tn?1284584593 Have you undergone any neck injuries lately. Sometimes when people shift the discs in their back and neck the pain can radiate to one, or more of the limbs. It sounds nerve related, so a discogram may be something you should look into. I would try to identify whether or not your symptoms are trauma related. If you have reptured a disc, you will know as soon as you take the discogram, if not, I would see your GP and get an MRI. Did this condition begin when you awoke after a long night?
Avatar f tn Hi Shazzie, Welcome to the MedHelp's Back and Neck Forum. I'm sorry to hear about all your medical issues. Phil does the interpretation of our MRIs with more medical savvy than I. He should be along shortly. What I can tell you is your cervical spine structure has a lot to be desired. I assume you are having cervical pain and this may be the causes of your headaches.
Avatar m tn I have osteoarthritis in my neck moderate and mild in lower back. Can and adjusment help? will they even do an adjustment me? i seem to be losing sensativity in my legs but dont know if iy du to oa in back nad neck.any help would be great. thank you.
387767 tn?1345872027 Hi, I am having a terrible time lately with low back pain, almost like in my buttocks and hips. Sometimes the pain goes down my legs also. I don't know how to tell if this is from fibro or if it's sciatica or some disc problem. I never had an MRI on my low back, just the cervical and thoracic (mid back). I have 2 herniated discs in my neck, but that doesn't even bother me as much as this low back/butt pain.
763362 tn?1236624790 I have been having back problems for about 27 years now and i am only 35, i had my first ever x-ray about a month ago which shows the L5-S1 disc gap very tight whereas all the other discs look healthy. My G.P. mentioned OsteoArthritis from his letter regarding the x-ray. I have been referred to Physio and had an initial assesment where the consultant said that it looks like Degenerative Disc Disease, he said the only way to determine this better is by having an MRI scan, on going back to my G.P.