Dear Sir, I have a slipped (herniated) disk. My neurologist has prescribed me Remilyn D, Intasam 200 & Gabapin NT once in the morning.. i took it for 3 months.. felt better and then discontinued.. now i am not perfect but ok.. i cannot stand for more than 20 minutes and I need compulsory back support to sit also.. I do not continue to sit for hours.. I take a break from work every 40 mins or so.. I see to it that i do not bend forward.. Should I continue those medicines or take it 2 to 3 times in a week? I am mentally not ok for getting operated.. is the gel ball injection technology successful ? pls advise
Hi, If the pain is recurring and getting worse, surgery is the final treatment which will reduce the symptoms. But however you can take the medications as long as you are in pain. Once the pain has subsided you can start doing back muscle strengthening exercises so that they can act as a natural corset that can hold the vertebral disc in place. However, lifting weights is a definite no. In spite of this if you are getting pain you can also go for intramural injections which will help for some time. Please discuss this with your physician. In the intervening period you should think about the benefit and risks of surgery too.