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Surgeon for prolapsed disc
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:39 am
by 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
Re: Surgeon for prolapsed disc
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:55 am
by Sadie
I saw Dr Efremis at Blue Cross hospital
Re: Surgeon for prolapsed disc
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 3:18 pm
by jeba
kansas wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:39 am 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.
Re: Surgeon for prolapsed disc
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 3:25 pm
by 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.
Re: Surgeon for prolapsed disc
Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:48 pm
by 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
Re: Surgeon for prolapsed disc
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:35 am
by 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.
Re: Surgeon for prolapsed disc
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 10:51 am
by jeba
Lazydaze52 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:35 am
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.
Re: Surgeon for prolapsed disc
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2020 1:16 pm
by kansas
kansas wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:39 am
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
Re: Surgeon for prolapsed disc
Posted: Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:03 pm
by 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