PROLAPSED DISC & HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENT
December 28, 2008
PAIN in the back due to a “slipped disc” (also called herniated disc) can be very agonizing and can affect one’s life in many ways. It can affect even the essential movements like sitting, standing and walking; causing sharp shooting pain in the problem area. In severe cases, relentless pain can occur even with simple movements, causing one to lie down in one position for hours and days at a time.
Homoeopathic treatment can be very effective in both acute and chronic cases of the slipped disc problem. It can even be a big boon for the patients as it can save advanced cases from the surgeon’s knife.
What exactly is slipped disc and how can it cause such pain? Our spine comprises of mainly the bones (vertebrae), the discs and the spinal cord. Bones (vertebrae) are stacked one on top of each other to form the backbone. Through these vertebrae passes the spinal cord. Discs are a kind of cushions that are positioned between two vertebrae. They act as a shock absorber in the spine. These discs are round and flat in shape and are made up of tough outer covering which surrounds a jelly-like material called nucleus.
Although the slipping of the disc can occur due to a trauma like over-stretching or lifting weight, etc, it is difficult to pinpoint one single cause for it. This problem often occurs due to gradual degeneration of the disc and is related to the aging process. Gradually, over a period of time, as we age, the discs lose their water content, and the outer shell as well as the inner nucleus become stiffer and brittle. As the discs wear out, their outer covering becomes more prone to getting torn. The problem occurs when the outer covering of the discs get torn and the nucleus moves out to irritate the nerve passing by. The pain can be felt in the back, hips or even legs. This is called as slipped disc.
Although this problem can occur anywhere in the backbone, the lumbar area (lower back area) is more prone to it.
Homoeopathic treatment of slipped disc is usually based on the symptoms that are presented in an individual case. For example, in an individual with the “slipped disc” pain travelling down to the leg, the homoeopathic medicine prescribed will be different from an individual who has pain confined to the back.
I AM A PATIENT WHO IS SUFFERING WITH THE PAIN- CERVICAL DISC PROLAPSE FOR PAST COUPLE OF MONTHS.
After my son, Vikas, was born,in B’lore, 25 yrs back i had severe pain in the legs,-a sort of cramps coming up very often. When my daughter, Vaishnavi, was born 20 yrs back in Mumbai ,they ( in a different hospital, in a different city), they discovered that the whole cotton bundle that was left inside and stitched up..it was in a highly decayed state making some nurses vomit due to the stench…( both C- section). But my daughter came out fine.The severity of the pain lessened to an extent in my legs but continued to be there. And i too did not know its consequence later on …i used to lift heavy things, work a lot and be very active in so much as my legs allowed.
But the last 6 yrs , i developed severe sciatica and now am not able to lie down, sit comfortably, walk a few paces, climb steps, walk barefoot….please Doctor i feel u can help me out.. I am keeping my fingers crossed for your mail….Thank you,
with regards,
Hema
Chennai
Dear Sir,
I am suffering from Scitica pain. From MRI scan it has been found that I have l5-s1 disc bulging and narrowing of canal which might be causing compression of nerve root.
This is mainly due to lifting of very heavy load without proper balance. The bulging of l5-s1 disc (herniated) probably causing the compression of nerve root. I do not have any back pain. Only lower hip, thigh muscles (back side) and cup muscle (back side) have muscular pain (hamstring type). I have taken several allopathic medicine, like, gabaneuron, gabapentin, pregabalin (150 mg), benphase forte, methyl cobalamine etc.
In homeopathic side I have started now taking W.H.1M/1+saclac 0/3/1 dv. as prescibed by our local Homeopathy doctor here (Dr. B. K. jana) on 12/5/09. But the pain still continues.
I have taken bed rest of about one month. But still I am suffering from pain at the lower hip down to back thigh muscles and leg cup muscles (back side of the leg).
I feel less pain while lying down in bed or siting staright on chair. While walking or standing I feel lots of nero-muscular pain at the lower hip and back side of thigh (hamstring type) and back side of ower leg cup.
Intially I had some problem with less sensation near smallest fingure of the feet. Now I am getting it O.K.
However, hamstring type muscle pain still continues.
Please suggest some homeopathic medicine and exercise/yoga/natural medicine.
I will be grateful to you. My Life is becoming miserable
due to this sciatica pain. I cannot walk much or stand for longer time.
Thanking you.
Sincerely yours,
Dr. T. K. Nath
hello doctor,
i m jaykumar from hyderabad, i had an car accident on april 16 th n since then i was having severe pain in my neck i had a mri scan n it said c7 prolapse n my neuro surgeon said me to try out phisiotherapy n some pain killers for 15 days now its over but i have no significant releif so plz suggest me some good treatment for my disk prolapse
thx
jaykumar
My boyfriend was in a car accident a few years ago. We know he has a compressed disc, L4 and L5. HIs pain is severe and will last at times two – three weeks. He is a plumber and find himself pulling his back out often. He has shooting pain down his leg , but not all the time. Most of the time he has a stabbing pain in his lower back on his left side. When he stands he is crooked , as if leaning to the side. He finds relief with an ice pack although he can’t seem to get comfortable. Traditional doctors have offered pain meds and recommended surgery. This last episode he had I gave him hypericum and arnica and seemed to get him on his feet sooner than past times, three days instead of three weeks . Is there another remedy I should be using and what potency should he have I gave hyper 1m and arnica 50m?
i am having scitica on my right side leg due to disc prolapse at l 4/5 .i could not walk long distance and also could not stand properly.please advise me
Dear Doctor Shama,
Please advise a Homoeopathic treatment for the the “slipped disc” .
I am 54 and having the lower back pain since years and:
-pain travelling down to the left legs
- right side on my neck
-7th nerve on the top of the right side on my head ( it is 7 years constantly pain)
- right leg I have sciatica pain
Because of this pains my live is miserable.
Thank You Very Much,
Best Regards,
Mira
Dear Sir,
I am suffering 4m pain at the lower hip down to back thigh muscles and Right leg cup muscles(back side of the leg) 4m 3month
MRI REPORT IS :-
*Desiccation & right paracentral extrusion of L5-S1 disc indenting the thecal sac & compressing right S1 traversing nerve root.
*Desiccation & mild posterior bulge of L3-L4 disc.
*Mild diffuse bulge of L4-L5 disc.
*Schmorl’s nodes in superior endplates of L3,L4 & inferior endplates of D12, L1 vertebral bodies.
Please suggest some Homeopathic Ramadi.
Thanks
Dear Sir,
I am suffering from pain at the lower hip down to back thigh muscles and Right leg cup muscles(back side of the leg) from around 4 years, Intensity of pain varied … feeling more pain at present… bladder / bowel is normal as of now.
MRI REPORT done in Aug 2008 was :-
*Postero-central disc protusion at L5/S1 level indenting thecal sac andcontained nerve roots.
*Diffuse Disc bulge at L4/L5 level intending thecal sac and mildly encroaching upon both neural formina
*Garde-I sponylolisthesis L5 over S1 vertebra.
*Mild Lumbar Spondylosis.
MRI REPORT done in Sep 2009 is :-
* Posterio-Central and paracentral herination L5-S1 IV disc compressing the thec and corresponding exiting nerve roots on both sides with minimal posterior bulge l4-l5 IV formina on both sides with dessicative changes as described.
Please suggest some Homeopathic Remedies for best results
Thanks
Dear Doctor,
My name is Zubaida, 45 years old, presently living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I had back pain and disc related complaints since last 13 years. I had used many anti inflammatory pills during the last several years. Though I got instant pain relief, the problems were escalating. At last, i had switched over from allopathic to alternative medicines and as a result I feel much better to my illness. Recently, again I got the back pain and muscle spasms while trying to stand from sitting posture. In the MRI report it says, I have disc prolapse in L5/S1, loss of normal lordosis noted due to muscle spasms, central canal stenosis is noted, and as well disc degeration and dehydration are found.
I have been advised to take Mag.phos and Formica Rufa to treat my complaints. I am writing this to get a second opinion from your side. Will the dehydrated discs become rehydrated through homeopathic medicines?
Thank you for your response.
Dear Dr,
My wife is suffering from this pain starting from her lower back to hind thighs and then down to her calf and leg in the left leg the x ray shows reduced disk space in L5 S1.It is causing her a lot of discomfort and mostly bed ridden and on pain killers, a homeopathic doctor has prescribed hypericum and rhus tox. its been more than a month and there seems to be no respite kindly advice for fast relief.
thanking u in anticipation.
I had a severe pain in my back on 10th July 2009 while going to my workplace. After returning back home I found that even slight movement causes acute pain. The MRI report says there is protrusion in S1L5 region. I have been on conservative treatment since then and have been prescribed medicines like ‘mobijoint’ and’ ob-cal’. I have been doing trhee yoga asanas lying straight on my back (one of them is naditan asana). Kindly suggest me a good homeopathic medicine for drying up that protruded pulp. I am commuting to my workplace by lying down on the back seat of the car to avoid jerks.
I have recently been diagnosed with Herniated Disc in the L4-L5 and Disc bulge in the L5-S1. I am a believer in homeopathy and am pretty sure I can be cured by homeopathy. Would appreciate your advice.
Thanks!
Dear Sir,
I am suffering from Scitica pain. From the Date of 15-May-2009. from MRI scan it has been found that I have l5-s1 disc bulging and narrowing of canal which might be causing compression of nerve root. and Degenerative Changes in L4.L5. Disk.
This is mainly due to lifting of very heavy load without proper balance. The bulging of l5-s1 disc probably causing the compression of nerve root. I do not have any back pain. Only lower hip, thigh muscles (back side) and cup muscle (back side) have muscular pain (hamstring type). I have taken One Injection in my Spinal Cord 2 Months back. & kativasti Oil Massage in Ayurveda treatment. I have taken bed rest of about one to Two month.That time My Pain is 60% Reduced. But still I am suffering from pain at the lower hip down to back thigh muscles and leg cup muscles (back side of the leg). That is Rarely sitting time
However, hamstring type muscle pain still continues.
Please suggest some homeopathic medicine and exercise/yoga/naturalmedicine.
I will be grateful to you. My Life is becoming miserable
due to this sciatica pain. I cannot walk much or stand for longer time.
Thanking you.
Sincerely yours,
G.srinivas
Dear Dr. Vikas
I thank you very much for your mail and for your valuable articles sent to me which are most valuable for my study. I highly appreciate for your great services to homoeopathy.
With best regards
Sincerely yours
Dr. Sayeed Ahmad
My wife has been diagnosed as having Grade II listhesis of L4 over L5, L4-L5 degenerative disc disease with central bilateral paracentral herniated disc with disc extension beyond interspace of 4mm compression thecal sac and traversing nerve roots.
Rest of the discs appear normal.
She has this shooting pain in the calf muscles, pain and loss of mobility in the Big toe. Excruciating pain and inability to stand even for short period of time.
Kindly suggest Homoeopathic remedy.
Presently I am administering Hypericum and Ruta.
Thanks.
dear sir
i have a disk slip at L5-S1 but i am ok with it if i relax or do light works ,
my age is 19 and i want to go to military or interpol or some thing like that but the docter is saying why are you going for that take a guitar take a computer and start……………
so my question is after your treatment would i be able to go to manchester united or national criket team if not then its useless becoz other wise iam already ok with my 12 hour rest, olive oil massage and some excersises.
givemeyourphoneno.
Dear Sir,
I am having disk prolapses and was diagnosed that L4 and L5 and that it was on the left leg the problem was there did medication and nearly 6 months i did not have any pain now the pain is stated some time on the right leg and some time on the left leg and I am very dissapointed and dipressed for this.
Can you Pls. help me to get some remidy for the problem.
If you reply and suggest me its will be a God message for me.
Thanks and Best Regards,
i am suffer ing from l4-5,s1 lumbago/disc problem. and s4-5-6 cervical spondylytis. low back pn prevents me from playing golf and the neck pail makes me feel giddy at times.
kindly advise mebicine for relief.
I V Disc space reduced posteriorly L5-S1 with mild backward slip of L5 over S1.
No Sacralisation seen.
S I Jojnts Normal.
P1. Correlate Clinically.
Dear Dr, Myself Deaki Ganpathy, 38year old.I had been having back pain fromlast 12 years.I have undergone all the possible treatment but no relief.In 2005 Jan i undervent Microscopic discetamy at L5S1.i am still having lot of back pain(Lumbar region,Hips,Right thigh) i am faceing intolerance for standing more than 10 minutes & also sitting more than 30minutes.I keep shifting when i have to sit for long time.I feel my there is vacum left in lumbar region.I weigh 47 Kgs & unable to put on weight too.I have taking up Homeopathyfrom last 4 years but no relief so far.My recent post operative MRI Report is as below:
SUPRA DIAGNOSTICS
MRI LUMBAR SPINE
NAME: DEVAKI GANAPATHY AGE: 38YRS SEX: FEMALE
REF BY: DR.VIJAY SARVOTHAM DATE: 28/01/2010
Technique: Multiplanar, Multisequence MR Imaging
FINDINGS:
Post discectomy changes noted L5-S1 level.
VERTEBRAE:
Lumbar spine shows changes of moderate spondylosis.
Vertebral endplate irregularities with eldplate changes noted at L5-S1 level.
Facetal joints: No significant hypertrophic changes noted.
Spinal Canal: Anteroposterior spinal diameters from L1 to L5 are 15, 15, 15, 15 and 15mm respectively.
INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS:
Diffuse disc dehydration noted at L5-S1 level.
No significant disc bulge/herniations.
Cord: Shows normal signal morphology. Articular and periarticular regions are normal.
IMPRESSION:
POST DISCECTOMY STATUS AT L5-S1 LEVEL.
NO SIGNIFICANT DISC BULGE/HERNIATIONS.
MRI CERVICO-DORSAL SPINE
Technique: Multiplanar, Multisequence MR Imaging
FINDINGS:
VERTEBRAE:
Cervico-dorsal spine shows normal alignment with mild spondylotic changes.
Facetal joints: No significant facetal hypertrophic changes noted.
CV Junction: Normal. No marrow pathology.
Spinal Canal: No bony canal stenosis.
INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS:
No significant bulge/herniations.
IMRESSION:
MILD CERVICO-DORSAL SPONDYLOSIS.
NO SIGNIFICANT DISC BULGE/HERNIATIONS.
Please help. i am feeling very dipressed.
Thanks & Regards
Devaki Ganapathy
sir i am 25 year old with weight 150 kg with height 5.9 inch . now i tell u my problem igot disc problem in this age from last two month m on complete bed rest as dr dr prescribed me after getting my mri he told me ur l5 nerve is pressed in their trm but as in my term or in patient time i want that now how i can completely become fine or u can say that feel ok still sometime it pains and not able to use conveniently stairs . please prescribe and tell me how i gona be ok please kindly
hello sir im mukesh from gwalior
mujhe pain start hua tha right side ke leg mai but ab dono pairon mai hai baith nahi pata hu chal bhi nahi pata hu dono per jaam ho gaye hai pls mujhe kuch medicine suggess kijiye
Sir,
My wife had L4-L5 disc prolapse and after 5 years bearing with the pain we went for surgery .After surgery the pain worsened and we dont know what to do.before surgery it used to take 45 mins before pain bigins and now it start with in 5 mins of standing or sitting…one side veen while lying down pain persists…kindly let me know if there is any remedy for this.I am more worried now because I read some where that this could lead to paralysis
your help will be greatly apprecited
Thanking you
Hi Doc,
Here are my symptoms and results.
I have numbness in my right leg. and Lower back pain.
Doctor advise me for surgery.
My MRI reults are:
(According to Tech Team)
MRI of the lumbar spine.
Technique: a routine MRI of the Lumbar spine was carried out.
FINDINGS.
Th central spinal canal is congentially small due to short pedicles.
There are superimmposed disc degenerative changes at the levels of L1-L2 and L2-L3, with signs of disc desiccation. At L1-L2, there is posterior disc bulging resulting in mild to moderate central spinal narrowing, The neuroformina are patent.
At L2-L3, there is posterior disc bulging and hypertrophic changes of the facet joints and ligamenta flava resulting in severe central spinal canal stenosis with signs of compression of the dural sac and nerve rootsof the cauda equina. The neuroforamina are patent.
The levels of L3-L4, L4-L5 and L5-S1 demonstrate normal morphology of the intervertebral discs.There is no evidence of significant abnormality at these levels.
The conus medullaris is seen at the level of T12-L1. Thereis no evidence of paravertebral abnormality.
CONCLUSION:
There is a congenitally small central spinal canal with superimposed disc degenerative changes at L1-L2 and L2-L3.
Please suggest is there any treatment for this in homeopathy or should i go for surgery.
Thanks
Riaz
I am 38 male, I have problem with the nurve route S1L5 and L4L5. Due to that my left foot heel has stiffness all the time. I am taking medicine and physiotherapy, Still my left leg seems to be heavy, cold and stiffness at the sole of the foot still there, pls suggest……
I HAVE A PAIN IN MY RIGHT BUTTOX FOR LAST THREE MONTHS I HAD A MRI DONE AND THE FOLLOWING WAS SAID THERE IS DISC SPACE NARROWING WITH DEGENERATION AND MILD BROAD BASED POSTERIOR BULGING OF THE L4/5 AND THE L5/S1 INTERVERTABRAL DISCS EACH OF WHICH IS SLIGHTLY DISTORTING THE THECAL SAC AND CAUSING MILD ENCROACHMENT ON THE EMERGING BILATERAL L5 AND ALSO THE BILATERAL S1 NERVE ROOTS RESPECTIVELY. WITHOUT RESORTING TO SURGERY IS THERE A CURE
sir.
my name is sunil vijay & i am 41 years old .since 7-8 years i got some
problem in my foot &legs sir last i did mri so there is found that l5-s1 disc diffuse posterior bludge with postero – central prolapse causing compression of thecal sac &bilateral exiting nerve roots. measurement is l1-l2 1.6 cm,
l2-l3 is 1.5 cm, l3-l4 1.3 cm , l4-l5 is 1.2 cm l5-s1 is 0.7 cm so. please give me solution for this . mere pairo me sunn rahata he
or got feeling burning in my foot below portion.
thanking you
.
My name is jayaprakash, Two year back i got back pain, Finally the problem is nerves compress Between L4 and L5, Now i cant stand for long time, the pain move s to butt-ox and ties and cobs. The pain increase depend who long i am standing, my last treatment is i got one injection on that area for the disc go to death position from my ortho DR. but still now no relief. please advise to me.
Thank you sir
Dear Sir
I’ve been also advised by my cousin who lives in Punjab, India to visit India in the event, I’m advised to have surgery and inevitably, it has become the case.
I really don’t know what to do. I need to complete my degree in engineering and this problem threatens to end my career, if not treated soon. I need to restart by october.
I recently went to see the neuro surgeon who would be operating on me and he told me that I had no other option. The MRI scans were before me, which he explained; the bulging disc, which is causing the deep pain from my lower back down my sciatic nerve of my left leg.
The surgeon also mentioned that, my condition will deterioate, in that, my left leg will waste and I will get drop foot also. Statistics show that surgery is very reliable. However the risks, even if very low, are serious and also it may not always recover the pain completely.
Personally, I would rather avoid surgery at all costs but, I have now tried physiotherapy, accupuncture and consulted an orthopedic doctor, who also advised me to have surgery (and his job is to refrain his patients from surgery) saying that I have excess scar tissue and treatment with him would become very expensive and still only recover me 50% and end up in me having surgery.
So, if you have so much confidence and guarantee in curing my condition, please let me know asap, as I’m currently on the waiting list for an operation and your site had just caught my eyes today. NB, I am currently taking ‘tramadol’ medication to stabilize my pain from being too unbearable.
Hope to hear from you soon
Manwinder Kajal
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Im having slipped disc at L4L5s1 level and having pain in my back buttocks thigh and calf muscle Kindly help me with ur valuable advise .
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my age is 47 i have dark circles under eyes .near mensutration it became dark please suggest treatment in homoeopathy
my name is zafar i have 45 years old I have pain in my right leg and lower back L4 and L5 , S_1. Dr. advised me for some pain killer so I am worried may be I get disable please guide me, my digital x-ray report is as under.
Degenerative changes with entophyte (MySpace profile for Entophyte 1988 with pictures, videos, personal blog, interests, information about me and more) formation seen in LV4+5 and there is small chip avulsion noted close to anterior upper part of 5th lumber vertebrae.
Straightening of spine noted
Impression:
Degenerative changes seen.
Old injury to LV5 effects of. Please check with history and correlate clinically.
Straightening of spine is seen due to muscular spasm Please correlate clinically
Dear sir ,
I Mr. Prakash Kushare suffering from Scitica pain. From MRI scan it has been found that I have l5-s1 disc bulging and narrowing of canal which might be causing compression of nerve root.
This is mainly due to lifting of very heavy load without proper balance. The bulging of l5-s1 disc (herniated) probably causing the compression of nerve root. I do not have any back pain.
Pl. suggest the homeopathic medicine to cure it.
Thanks and regards
Prakash Kushare
+919422252201
Dear Doctor,
My MRI report shows, nerve route S1L5 and L4L5 bulged. Now my left leg heal is stiff all the time. I am taking Allopathy medicines for 8 months. The sensation in the left leg heal is differ from its natural sense. There is still stiffness in the leg heal and also little pain at L4L5 route. If there is any good medicine to cure this permanently. Please suggest……..
Thanks & Regards,
Basant
New Delhi
Salam .Dr.sahab.I am Nasir Adib .I am 26 years old.I am a teacher.During last year in September I felt paralysed in my lower part of body when one morning I woke up.When I consulted doctors they said that I have muscles problem and they started treating me .Their treatment continued for at least 3 months but I could not recover from pain and paralysation.Then I consulted another doctor who asked me for MRI test.So I tested in Multan.After test doctors told me that I can fully recover on by means of surgery .Doctor sahib I cannot afford operation and secondly I am the only sole earner of my family.Sir I am too much worried these days I don’t know what to do..So I thought it better to consult you.Dr Sahab I have attached my MRI report bellow.Please doctor sahib help me and told me about its treatment.I shall be thankful to you greatly.Dr Sahab please reply me as soon as possible.my email address is.nasiradib4519@yahoo.com
Patient Name.NASIR ADIB
Age & sex.26,male
MRI LUMBO SACRAL SPINE
PTOCOL.
Spin echo T1w axial and sagital,fast spin echo T2w axial and sagital images were obtained.
FINDINGS.
Disc herniation central and paracentral at L4-L5 with bilateral nerve root compression.
Mild bulge at l5-S1 with left lateral recess narrowing.
Thinning of disc space between L4-L5 with disc desiccation changes.
High signal are also seen beneath PLL representing fluid.
Vertebral heights are normal.
No bulging disc at L3-L4.
Conus seen at level of L1.
CONCLUSION.
Herniated disc at L4-L5 with thinning of disc space and disc dessicatory changes.
Bulging disc at L5-S1.
sir, i m suffering frm lower back pain which travels to my legs. due to pain i can’t live normally. i m in age of 22 only.i dont know the reason of this pain but my MRI says that i have problem in L4 L5 called slipped disc. plz sir help me.i m in big trouble due to this pain. plz my god help me. your faithfully.
Sir, i m suffering frm Lumbar Disc bulge back pain which travels to my legs. due to pain i can’t live normally. i m in age of 27 only.i dont know the reason of this pain but my MRI says that i have problem in L4 called slipped disc. I m in big trouble due to this pain I can’t marry and now a days i’m wearing the LS belt and going outside.please help me SIR.
Thanks you