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Debilitating Lower Back Condition, what would you suggest to this patient?

By Alan | November 12, 2007

Hi Alan!
I hope you’re doing well.
I have an important question regarding this disc injury I have. It’s
a near total occlusion of the canal space around L5/S1 (originating
from L4/L5). I’d say the disc tissue there is occluding about 70% of
the space, just pushing the cauda equina to the side. I’m presenting
with some leg pain, numbness on my toes, a bit of weakness when I plantar flex. Both neurosurgeons are amazed I’m getting around as
well as I am. The second Dr. was very concerned with the possibility
of the disc impingement leading to loss of bowel and bladder function
(I had about 1 week of labial numbness which has resolved.) It
sounds like I might at any time just lose bowel and bladder function,
and if that happens, I have about 8 hours to get the disc tissue off
the nerve, orI’ll be on catheter and bowel bag for the rest of my
life. Very scary prospect. so, the Dr. said I can do nothing, or if
I am most concerned about this possibility, he’ll get me in for
surgery to remove the extruded disc tissue next week. So, I’m
having them schedule it. But, I spoke with a practitioner from Korea
this morning (trained in Korea, practicing for 27 years), who works
about an hour from here, and he insists that I come see him for
treatment before doing the surgery–he’s quite sure he can handle
this. My question to you–will regular acupuncture treatment make
that disc shrink and be re-absorbed by the body? This is a big deal,
so I’m needing some help sorting it all out, and you’re the best
person I know to help.
Thanks so much–I look forward to your reply.

Topics: Clinical, Lower Back Pain, Patient's Perspective, Practitioner's Perspective |

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