Surgeon for prolapsed disc

[kansas]

A friend, who has just arrived to live here permanently, has been suffering from a prolapsed disc for at least 6 months. She had been receiving treatment in the UK but her surgeon was reluctant to operate due to the amount of inflammation she has. She also received some physio from a chiropractor and it has helped to some extent but she is still in pain, particularly when sitting down.

Can anyone come up with recommendations for a spine specialist? I don't know if she would require a Neurosurgeon, an Orthopedic Surgeon?????

Any helpful advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Sadie]

I saw Dr Efremis at Blue Cross hospital

[jeba]

I don't know if she would require a Neurosurgeon, an Orthopedic Surgeon?????

At least where I´m from (Germany) this would be done by a neurosurgeon.

[kansas]

Lincoln, yes she has been taking anti-inflammatory tablets for about 3 months but still has inflammation and her sciatic nerve has been affected.

[Yioula]

Surgery is the last resort .......
Are her reflexes impaired
Is she in control of her bladder and bowel
Does she suffer from pin and needles

I would recommend that she sees a registered physiotherapist if the pain is excruciating pain management ie injection
A form of exercise like Pilates is very good for the back, sitting is the worst thing one can do with prolapsed disc

[Lazydaze52]

Yioula is right, need to keep moving regularly. I have suffered with a prolapsed disc for a number of years causing pins and needles in one foot and a slight loss of reflex. The surgeon I saw (UK) said op was a last resort because of the complications it could cause. I discovered Pilates a few years later (I am no gym enthusiast BTW) and it has helped me tremendously. But its always best to check with a doctor first before doing any new exercise.

[jeba]

The surgeon I saw (UK) said op was a last resort because of the complications it could cause.

For that reason and also because in half the cases surgery will not really cure the pain.

[kansas]

A friend, who has just arrived to live here permanently, has been suffering from a prolapsed disc for at least 4 months. She had been receiving treatment in the UK but her surgeon was reluctant to operate due to the amount of inflammation she has. She also received some physio from a chiropractor and it has helped to some extent but she is still in pain, particularly when sitting down.

Can anyone come up with recommendations for a spine specialist? I don't know if she would require a Neurosurgeon, an Orthopedic Surgeon?????

Any helpful advice would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Yioula]

Kansas

I don’t know which area your friend lives but there is a Pilates class starting in Thomson School of Dance & Performance Art
Kissonerga ..... instructor Maryla Cookson
I have no knowledge of her or her qualifications but she’s on fb