Lumbar Herniated Disc

ukanonymous | 08:00 Tue 25th Mar 2014 | Health & Fitness

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What is the possible prognosis of a lumber herniated disk that has occured over a period of 5 months based on the progression of symptoms. Has occured in a 37 year old also.

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Sqad

Big question.........simple answer......

The majority of patients improve and the symptoms disappear within 6-8 weeks on a regime of pain killers and rest........the majority.

However if the above does not occur and they develop weakness in their legs do bladder incontinence then surgery will be required.

The prognosis for surgery depends upon the type of surgery and the expertise of the spinal surgeon.

sandyRoe

Sqad, would the left foot 'slapping' down be considered weakness?

Sqad

Sandy....yes it would.

sandyRoe

TY, Sqad. I guess I'll just hirple along for a while 'til it get insufferable.

ukanonymous

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OK one other question please. How do you know what surgeon you will get and can you request specific ones of you are on the NHS or do you just take what ever gets offered to you?

Sqad

uk......;-)

If you know which one you want and which one you want to avoid, then let your GP know and there should not be a problem.

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