Slipped Disk~ need advice

[davet]

is a catch all for the following::

slipped disc
<orthopaedics> A condition that results in the abnormal protrusion (bulging), herniation or prolapse of a vertebral disc from its normal position in the vertebral column.

The displaced disc may exert force on a nearby nerve root causing the typical neurologic symptoms of radiating pain (to an extremity), numbness, tingling and weakness. Recurrent episodes of severe back pain are common.

Treatment includes non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroids and rest. More advanced cases may require surgical intervention (for example laminectomy, micro-disc surgery).

(19 Jan 1998)

[newfie]

Thank you so much Davet, you helped me tremendously, this will help me to get thru the long weekend till tuesday.
i appreciate it.
{{{{{hugs to you!}}}}}
hope ya dont mind
LOL

[TheSkeptic]

We think that Coco's paralyses started as an undiagnosed heriated disk. One day she was chasing mosquito Hawks in the back yard. Leaping, jumping and twisting in the air to catch them. The next morning she could not get up on her hind legs. She was operated on almost immediately, unfortunately she still does not have full use of her back legs.