u/sushinemeer

Hello all, can you guys take a look at my MRI and give me some advice/suggestions on what I can do/ try?

I've had two surgeries for two very large herniated discs at L5-S1 and my doctor is talking about a fusion already because of my DDD and my disc (bulge) looking the way it looks.

I don't want a fusion. I changed my mattress. I drink a lot of water. I started using a posture brace during the day. I walk up to 8k steps a day. I take NATURELO Calcium Supplement (bone strength). I am also taking juicy joint drops to help my disc hydrate and to help with inflammation. I am also taking ZEN Nutrients Everyday Back Vitamins. Oh and I use ice packs on my back once a day.

I am still on restrictions - no bending, twisting or lifting. And, I can't drive because it's too painful.
I will be going back to pool physical therapy once I am taking off restrictions.

I tried acupuncture momentarily but that same night I went to acupuncture I felt drop foot at night and my doctor told me to stop.

I don't what else to do or try. I want to try PRP injections but I am currently waiting for someone to let me now how it worked for them. Is there anything else I can do in the meantime? Has anyone done cupping or Myofascial Release massages (to help with flood flow)? Could/Would spinal decompression help me?

Please and thank you! 🙏🏽

Hello all, can you guys take a look at my MRI and give me some advice/suggestions on what I can do/try?

I’ve had two surgeries for two very large herniated discs at L5-S1 and my doctor is taking about a fusion already because of my DDD and my disc (bulge) looking the way it looks.

I don’t want a fusion. I changed my mattress. I drink a lot of water. I started using a posture brace during the day. I walk up to 8k steps a day. I take NATURELO Calcium Supplement (bone strength). I am also taking juicy joint drops to help my disc hydrate and to help with inflammation. I am also taking ZEN Nutrients Everyday Back Vitamins. Oh and I use ice packs on my back once a day.

I am still on restrictions - no bending, twisting or lifting. And, I can’t drive because it’s too painful.

I will be going back to pool physical therapy once I am taking off restrictions.

I tried acupuncture momentarily but that same night I went to acupuncture I felt drop foot at night and my doctor told me to stop.

I don’t what else to do or try. I want to try PRP injections but I am currently waiting for someone to let me now how it worked for them. Is there anything else I can do in the meantime? Has anyone done cupping or Myofascial Release massages (to help with flood flow)? Could/Would spinal decompression help me?

Please and thank you!