bulging disc

I'm 28 y/o and have many back problems. I have scoliosis, a C-curve, a bulging disc, and osteoarthritis. I'm in pain all the time. At this time my pain meds don't help much.

I am so sorry you are dealing with this kind of pain at such a young age. I don't have any real good advice for you other than to be here for you to vent your frustration with your condition and support you on your journey. Best wishes to you and keep up the good fight towards good health and happiness.

I have been to my nurse practitioner many times,but she wants my old records before she will do anything. She referred me to another doctor over her to follow up and he changed my meds a little and it seems to help some. We still don't know if I have any pinched nerves in my back. I'm just glad that she's working with me! 

Is there any way that you can be referred to a back pain specialist? Have they done a nerve test on you? I had one about 4 years ago. Not fun but it tells them if your nerves are reacting the way that they should or if they are damaged. 

I am currently being helped by a back pain specialist. My nerves were being pinched because my sciatic was so bad I couldn't stand or sit for over a week. My right leg felt like it was being stabbed with knives. It was sooo awful. After 2 lumbar epidurals I can walk and sit for a while (depends on the chair/sofa). I've still got to be very careful. I am able to walk on the treadmill for 15-20 min and do some hand weights while lying down. I also do some yoga stretches too. I'm off the vicadin - thank God - and take a small dose of muscle relaxer at night to help me sleep and relax my back and tylenol for pain.

I really hope that you are able to get more help and get some answers. Back pain is the worst pain.

Take care! Happy Thanksgiving!