Hi! I have two herniated discs as well. My littlest was rather new when the pain just exploded. I don't know what is available in your area but before settling on surgery you might wish to explore IDE. I don't remember what it stood for but as a nursing mom is was a great alternative for me. It was the only way I could avoid surgery at the time and thus continue my happy nursing. I received an MRI as well and some X-rays prior to treatment. The IDE was done by a chiropractor and as I recall it lasted about a month. I felt great when it was over and have not needed an Rx for back pain since! I also have a microwavable heating pad that is often available in the mall. It smells of relaxing herbs, heats in two min. , and is quite comforting. Best Wishes! Pamela Hanson . ----- Original Message ----- From: "megan kerns" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "bfing" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 8:00 AM Subject: [bfing] update
in other news i had been going to phiscal > therapy to deal with two pinched nerves in my neck and when that didnt work > we did an mri and found that along with the pinched nerves, i have several > herniated discs in my neck. my doctor wants to do surgery and the pain > isexcrutiating, but i dont want to have to wean penelope early. i guess i > could put off neck surgery until shes a year old, but then in the meantime i > have to take narcotic pain medicine (which i am assured at my dosage is safe > for penelope) when the pain gets to be too much. have any of you dealt with > anything like this/have any advice/suggestions?? thanks! > megan --- You are currently subscribed to bfing as: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
