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Arthritis Problem, Slip Disc. Treatments Did Not Help. Second Opinion Required Before Surgery?
i was looked at by a newrosurgeon yesterdayand he told me i needed surgery,everyone is telling me i should get a couple more opinions.I am in a lot of pain right now and dont want to wait any longer,I had therapyand pain pills and also went to a chropractor for the past 6 months,nothing seems to help.I have a lot of arthirits on my back and my discs are sliping.d0 you think i have to see more newrosrgeons before i decide to get operatedon?there are only two in town i would have to go to cleveland and wait so more.thank you
Wed, 7 Aug 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
The standard teaching is that if the symptoms are not resolving with conservative management for over a period of 6 months , then surgical decompression of the disc is indicated.
Also, if more than 2 consulting surgeons have suggested surgical management, then i feel its the right decision.
Hope this information is helpful. Good luck
The standard teaching is that if the symptoms are not resolving with conservative management for over a period of 6 months , then surgical decompression of the disc is indicated.
Also, if more than 2 consulting surgeons have suggested surgical management, then i feel its the right decision.
Hope this information is helpful. Good luck
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Hello,
You have tried all possible medical option available but in vain.
So now the other way out is surgery.
It is always better to have a second opinion if you're not able to make a decision.
But if that is going to delay and make your condition worse and permanent then stick to the first opinion.
You need to decide what is best for you.
You have tried all possible medical option available but in vain.
So now the other way out is surgery.
It is always better to have a second opinion if you're not able to make a decision.
But if that is going to delay and make your condition worse and permanent then stick to the first opinion.
You need to decide what is best for you.
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