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Q.
What is the best position for sleeping - back or front? I have minor
back pain on occasion and am curious if sleeping on my front is
any worse than sleeping on my back? It does not seem to matter,
although I sleep better lying on my front. Thanks for the help.
Mike Get the DR's Answer
Q.I
have been suffering with deep pain on my lower left back. Painkillers
don't seem to work. I have undergone several physical therapies but
got no relief. Four years ago, I had a left knee total replacement.
Do you think my back problem arises from that? What is the best medication
to take to ease the pain? Also, what other solutions can you suggest?
Do you think I need any surgery at this time? -Saulmat Get
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Q..
I have had sciatica for 5 years and finally had L5S1 fused, but
nerve scarring remains so I am still in pain. Ironically, what caused
this was trying to be physically fit. I thought I was strengthening
my abs by doing sit-ups the old fashioned way, twisting and touching
the opposite elbow to my knee. I didn't realize it at the moment,
but this had more devastating effects to my disk than all the tennis,
running, and poor lifting techniques.-Don Get
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Q.
What are the 10 steps I need to do to make my back better? I have
a herniated-bulging disc, numbness, burning and tingling in my both
legs. Can you help me?-GJB Get
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Q.
I am a 40-year old female. I have previously had three back surgeries.
My first back surgery was in 1980, when I was only 19-years old.
My second back surgery was three years ago and again three months
ago right before my fortieth birthday. I feel worse than ever. In
my last surgery, I had a spinal fusion and three discs replaced
with titanium discs. My surgery was done through my stomach because
of so much scar tissue in my back from previous surgeries. Ever
since my stomach was cut to perform my back surgery, the left side
of my stomach, around my back, down my left leg, and down into my
pelvic area are completely numb. This hurts so badly. I just wish
that I had it to do over again. I would definitely do things different
and go to a specialist in this field (in the spinal field) instead
of just an orthopedic surgeon. I just received my Contour Pillow
and Leg Pillow through the mail today, and I am hoping that this
will give me at least some relief from the excruciating pain that
I have to live with every day of my life. -Lisa Get the DR's Answer
Dr.
Scott Donkin is an expert in occupational health and wellness with
a successful private practice in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is the author
of Sitting on the Job, How to Survive the Stresses of Sitting Down
to Work - A Practical Handbook ($15 plus $4 S&H); 1-800-552-6347.
Click here to "Ask The Experts"
at www.BackToHealth.com
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