2 herniated disks one in neck one in lower back. Neck causing pain down arms and nerve pain, numbness, and tingling. The lower back causing sciatica. My Dr. Are not treating my pain at all. Te surgeon just wants to do surgery on my neck. My GP gave me amitriptline for night does not help also had me try tramadol which was horrible and gave me oxycodone. 5mgs and only a few. The oxycodone helped me a little but I dont believe its strong enough. I dont want to come off as pining for medication but Im in so much pain I feel like Im being mistreated. Im 25 year old female and I would say my pain is a 9 on a scale of 1-10. Will take any advice much appreciated. Thank you
Hi, Herniated disc is causing nerve compression leading to pain. Treatment depends upon the level of compression. Level 1 and 2 do not require surgery usually. But surgery is must for level 3 compression. MRI of the affected spine will be needed if not done yet. Analgesics are usually not effective in these cases. In my patients I prescribe pregabalin with it B12 for pain relief with physiotherapy for level 1 and 2 compression. Start sleeping on Or tho mattress and avoid bending forward. Do consider positive feedback as a credit to my work. Let me know if you have any further questions.