Wahh, wahhh, yeah I'm complaining of pain like all the other whiney people.
No seriously, anyone have suggestions on non surgical care for a bulged disk?
No insurance, I pay my DR bills on the spot or I don't go. I just went to get a cortisone injection, because that helps a lot. Instead he put me on a course of pill steroids. I've been to the emergency room several times and all they ever told me was that it was an overexerted muscle. Well, I went to see this little indian (Dot not feather) doctor and he was pushing around and BAM!! He pushed on what he called L4-L5 area and I nearly pissed myself. I started laughing (the manly thing to do to keep from crying) He said, "Ohh that's tender" I said NO, tender I can deal with, THAT HURT!. So apparently I have a bulged disk. He says an MRI is needed to confirm but I ain't got a grand to drop on an MRI. Even if I did, I don't have 10-20 grand to drop on the corrective surgery.
SO, I'm EXTREMELY mindful of what and how I do things. I have to be mindful of my back when I work out, mostly just 4-5 miles on a treadmill. I HATE pain pills. I have a few, I take them ONLY when I need to. They make me stupid, and I'm already dumb enough sober.
Suggestions are most welcome guys! BUT, I am reminded of Cary Elwes in the princess bride who said "Life is pain! Anyone who says different is selling something." So, I'm headed back to work. If this is what I have to look forward to as I get older.......well I have nothing but vulgar words to say.