I have quite a bit of back pain. A recent MRI shows a bulging disc is the source. A good friend who teaches Yoga recommended attending her core strengthening class to help with the pain. I attended one class several months ago before I was diagnosed and it increased my pain substantially for about a week or two.

My friend is very angry at me for not taking this class as she believes it would help with my back pain. Every hunch I have says it will make things worse.

Should I take this class?

I have a herniated bulging disc in my lower back and at times it gives me some pain down my right buttock and sometimes down my right leg as well. Is there anything I can do to cure it, I’ve had it for years and have been to physio, chiropractors and massage but hasn’t cured it any ideas out there????

Hi all. So after months of pain, plus nerve tests, x rays, etc – I got my MRI results back last week. I have 2 herniated discs in my lower back, and another bulging disc as well. Both herniated discs have arthritis in them, and one is pressing a nerve root.

I’m on pain meds right now, and the doctor has talked about doing the steroid (cortisone) injections in my back. I have heard good things and bad about those shots. Is it worth it? I also worry about being on meds the rest of my life, I’m 32 years old and in otherwise good shape. Not overweight, don’t smoke, rarely drink.

Help, someone?

Hi I’ve just found out that I have a bulging disc from an accident that happened a year and half ago but uv had these symptoms for the last 10 months
Leg weakness/pain
Tingling feet
Blurred vision
Leg and arm spasms during sleep

Does anyone know what treatment options there is cuz anything I have read says that it heals in six weeks but I have been having these symptoms for ten months which are gradually getting worse
I don’t know which disc has slipped am waiting to see my doc to for results of MRI scan I was only told from a quick phone call that there is a lot of wear and tear on the spine and that I have a bulging disc

I am 26 weeks pregnant and have a very painful bulging disc between my L5 and S1 vertebrae. Heat, rest, and tylenol are not helping. Anyone know of any other options that could get rid of my pain? We are moving out-of-state in 4 days and I have a lot to do and need to get rid of this pain. Yes, I have been to a chiropractor, but all he does is put heat on it and adjusting is painful.

Ive had lower back pain for about 2 or 3 years now and Ive been to the ER several times and also had a couple x-rays and even an MRI and the doctor told me that one of my discs was slightly bulging, but he also said that the bulging disc should not be causing me as much pain as Im in, why do you think that is? A bulging disc just sounds painful

I slipped and fell in december and as a result I have a bulging disc at L5 and an SI joint disfunction. I have nerve damage in my lower back and both my legs which was discovered after an EMG. I am always in terrible pain and have to walk with a cane. I have pain in my back
And both my legs constantly. Some days I can hardly walk. I have tried 15 weeks of physical therapy and nothing has worked. I am scheduled for an epidural injection tomorrow. I was Just wondering how effective this will be and if it will make all my pain go away. Also how will I feel after I have the injection? Will I have increased pain? Will I be stuck in bed for a couple of days? OverLl just want to know if this is going to work and if I will finally be able to get my life
Back. Thanks for all your responses.

I have been in server pain for a year now. My Dr sent me to a nerve Dr.The reason I am having all this pain is I have 3 bulging disc in my C spine. Now I cannot use my rt hand some times I have three trapped nerves in the rt arm. One in the neck one in the elbow and one in my hand.I have put up with this pain for a year now. no one know what I was talking about.They did not have any lifts for the residents you had to lift them with out Hope you can answer my question Thank you.
Yes I filled an incident report out went to the clinic they sent me to. Also went to therapy. With out any inprovement I no longer work there any more They treat me like dirt after I filled in the report. They were not very pleased There were three other workers helping life this lady and we had to do it with a cotton sheet.One ofthe other workers signed the incident report.

o.k. I am going crazy because my doctor thinks I have multiple sclerosis. I have a bulging disc in my lower back, but only to the left side. I am having numbness in my back, both legs and recently my arms and fingers. I know the lower back can not cause the arm numbness. This has been happening for over a year and a half. My symptoms are numbness, burning sensations, and muscle jerks. I do not have any of the other normal symptoms of MS. So, is it possible this is all cause by some disc problems? Thanks.

ran my first marathon at 48 years old in 2007. I found out this summer my hamstring issues were actually due to a lower lumbar #4-#5 bulging disc

Sorry Evk I didn’t know how to reply to you. Is your bulging disc a herniated disc? Are you seeing a physiotherapist.

I have been seeing 3 different physiotherapist, & today is my last day they cant do anymore for me. It is very severe, plus, I am going to a specialist on 15th of June, but I thought someone out there would let me know is an operation worth it, as I know of two people in my area who died while having an operation & I’d be scared. Thanks.

Okay do I have a bulging disc in my lumbar spine. Ite has pinched my sciatic nerve and a few weeks ago when the pain started I only had pain down the sciatic nerve on my right leg, but got the past week it’s been going down the same line on my left leg and on the insides of my legs. Is it possible for a bulging disc to pinch more than one nerve?

along with 2 bulging disc and bone spurs. Im only 30! I was wondering if anyone has similar issues and how soon should i expect it to get worse? What are the chances ill be able to work till retirement age?

I have a bulging disc at the L4 lumbar site along with spinal stenosis…. I would like to know if this is common and how to treat it…

I have never been in any car accidents,never had a broken bone, never pulled any muscles. I have had 3 children. They r 9,7,4. I have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I have 1 bulging disc in my neck and 3 in my lower back. I am constintly in chronic pain. I am only 29 . I feel like my doctor dose not under stand how much pain I really am in. I feel like I am walkin around in a swirling cloud. I have done physical therapy,steriod injections, steriod patches, anti inflammitories, muscle relaxers of all kinds. You name it I’ve tried it. Pain pills. Epiderial injections, massage therapy, I have been to the chriopractor. ( honestly I beleave they will mess u up more, just my opinion.) I have pain all over my neck,shoulers. Upper back, shouler blades, ribs,lower back, hips, thighs. Inner thighs.legs. arms. Wrist and hands. I suffer from muscle spasims all over te areas I just mentioned also. If I can help someone or if anyone can help me please e mail me at kimmccormick312@yahoo.com