SmartEngine - SmartGuide ( DISEASE : Bulging Disk ) DISEASE bulging disk. Featured Web Pages. Minimally Invasive SpinalSurgery http//www.drschiffer.com Dr. Schiffer is a Board http://disease.smartengine.com/shell/smartpage/Bulging_Disk
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Brochures with Laser Thermodiskoplasty to Shrink and Tighten the bulging disk. withLaser Thermodiskoplasty to Shrink and Tighten the bulging disk. http://www.geocities.com/spinetemp/Arabic/Arabbrochures1.html
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The Body's Experts Answer Your Questions About Infections Unfortunately, I have received conflicting diagnoses migraine, TIA, vertebral arteryimpingment from an MRIdiagnosed bulging disk in my neck, depression, and http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Infections/Archive/Neurological/Q127292.html
Extractions: I an a MTF transsexual who was diagnosed with AIDS in 1993 and who began taking hormones in 1997. Over the past two years, I have developed increasing problems with dizziness, short-term memory, headaches, coordination, and ability to think clearly. The symptoms often worsen for a few hours or days and *partially* resolve. After a particularly severe episode last fall, I went to the ER. A non-contrast head CT and an MRI (mostly non-contrast, except for contrast images of the pituitary and brain stem) revealed a "normal brain." A spinal tap performed as part of a clinical study found no evidence of immune activation in the CSF. Despite this, the episodes have continued to worsen. I am sometimes to dizzy to stand up and feel blood pounding in my head. Unfortunately, I have received conflicting diagnoses: migraine, TIA, vertebral artery impingment from an MRI-diagnosed bulging disk in my neck, depression, and "have you though about your HIV?". Basically, each doctor attributes it to a specialty other than their own. A drastic reduction in my hormones did not help. Treatment with antidepressents (serzone, wellbutrin, serzone + neurontin) only permanently worsened the problem. (I stopped taking them last fall.) I have been on delavirdine + crixivan + 3TC from 1996 to present, with a six month vacation in 2000. Except for my treatment interruption (due to nausea and fatigue, my viral load during this time has been undetectable below 50 copies and my CD4 count varied between 200 and 400. (Nadir CD4 71.) Other meds include estradiol valerate 40 mg q2w, testosterone enanthate 25 mg q2w (for muscle wasting), and 800 mg acyclovir tid for apthous ulcers and oral HSV-1.
Diagnostic Backache sufferers often think they have a serious problem when scans disclose adiagnosis of a degenerative or bulging disk. But thats not always the case. http://www.ehealthconnection.com/regions/toledo/content/BackBadNews.asp
Extractions: Diagnostic Bad News Not Always a Problem Backache sufferers often think they have a serious problem when scans disclose a diagnosis of a degenerative or bulging disk. But thats not always the case. A diagnosis of degenerative or bulging disk is like finding a gray hair: Its a sign that youre not getting any younger, but it doesnt say anything at all about your health or how you feel. About 40 percent of people over 40 have some sign of degenerative or bulging disks, and this almost never causes disabling symptoms or serious disease. Still, the finding can cause a lot of confusion. The scenario works something like this: A patient complains about backache and a physician orders an MRI scan or similar diagnostic test to rule out nerve compression, tumors or some other rare ailments such as a spinal infection. Not any of the complications are found, but the patient is told that he or she has a degenerative or bulging disk. As we get older, cells may stop regenerating cartilage. Disks become more brittle, and they may, like balloons that are losing air, tend to sag a bit. But unless the patient expects to be a world-class athlete, these normal changes will have little or no effect on daily function and dont necessarily cause pain.
Hypnosis Training - Relieving Pain With Hypnotherapy(2) cultural influence. Pain does not necessarily flow from a herniateddisk, a bulging disk or a spine that is out of alignment. In fact http://www.hypnosistraining.net/HypnosisTraining-RelievingPainWithHypnotherapy(2
Extractions: Articles: Index Relieving Pain with Hypnotherapy Kevin Hogan Page Two of Two Back Pain On my quest for discovering evidence to validate the mindbody connection I came across the work of Dr. John Sarno. Sarno specialized in working with people who suffered from back pain using conventional methodologies. Sarno now treats his patients with cognitive therapies and achieves better results for the vast majority of his clients than when he used conventional methods of treating back pain. Part of Sarnos message is that of having the client recognizing that stress and emotions play a significant role in the experience of back pain. They also play a significant role in the reduction of pain. Phrases like bulging disks or spine out of alignment have become equated with the word pain. This however is another example of cultural influence. Pain does not necessarily flow from a herniated disk, a bulging disk or a spine that is out of alignment. In fact, one recent study revealed that thousands of individuals with bulging disks suffer absolutely no pain. These facts do not mean that bulging or herniated disks cant cause pain. A bulging disk can cause excruciating pain and it may need to be surgically repaired.
California Injured Worker - Eileen Koontz - Medical Page To see a graphic examples of a bulging disk and disk surgery we have captured belowa simple graphic of a bulging disk to the outside of the disk that is not http://www.ca-wc-case.info/archive/medical.htm
Bicycling.com - you'll want the psychic 800 hotlines for that), sports rehabilitation specialistDouglas Lentz, CSCS, suspects you could have a bulging disk, which becomes http://www.bicycling.com/qanda/0,5110,87,00.html?category_id=363&article_type_id
Bulging Disk On Top Of Syrinx, Anyone Else? bulging disk on top of syrinx, anyone else? Author, Subject bulging disk on topof syrinx, anyone else? Roz, Re bulging disk on top of syrinx, anyone else? http://asap4sm.org/forums/general/posts/1948.html
Extractions: Author Subject: Bulging disk on top of syrinx, anyone else? Iris Posted At I had my one year follow-up MRI a few weeks ago. I went to the doctor friday for the readings. There has been no change in the syrinx it goes from c6-t1, but now I have a bulging disk at c-5. My doctor thinks this is what causing all my numbness and trouble with grasping things...Needless to say she is looking for another neurologist for me to go see. Anyone have any comments on this? or does anyone know how this will affect my SM? This forum is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult a qualified medical professional. ASAP does not monitor or endorse the content of this forum. Roz Re: Bulging disk on top of syrinx, anyone else? (Currently replies) Posted At NO.1 go see a neursurgeon , neurologist are very learned on this disorder. Demand to see a surgeon its you money you are calling the shots, that dr. is working for you. I have 2 bulging disc and so far everything is ok , I still get a yearly Mri to see how things ae doing. Find a different dr. Good luck roz Re: Bulging disk on top of syrinx, anyone else?
Extractions: rclarkson@amarillonet.com You expect to see old men with back problems, not high school juniors. But Dimmitt's Matthew Sanders needed surgery to repair a bulging disk which left the Bobcats linebacker and running back sedentary through much of the summer. Sanders hurt his back doing squats in the weight room. Sanders tried to work his way through the injury with medication, but the treatment was only partially successful. When given the choice between more medication or surgery for his back in the spring, Sanders chose surgery. "It hurt pretty bad," Sanders said. "It wasn't a killer, but it hurt pretty bad. It was frustrating because I couldn't do anything. I couldn't get into the weight room and lift. I just had to sit and watch. "They told me I could take a shot and it wouldn't hurt, but I couldn't feel anything at all. I didn't want to do that because I could hurt myself worse and not know it. It might have been the difference between a bulging disk and a herniated disk and that would not have been good."
InteliHealth: Headaches/Migraine I have had spinal fusion and now have a bulging disk in my neck at c3c4. I alsohave severe headaches. Could the bulging disk be causing the headaches? http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/20933/8480/351351.html
InteliHealth: back of the leg is often considered to have sciatica because the pain follows thepath of the sciatic nerve; a common cause of this problem is a bulging disk. http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/29816/31057/300325.html?d=dmtJHNew
The Problem Spine Bulging and Herniated Disks. With a bulging disk, the nucleus and annuluspress on a nerve, resulting in nerve irritation and pain. http://www.yna.org/New Pages/LProbSpine.html
Extractions: Each vertebra is separated by a cushion, which is called an intervertebral disk (also spelled disc). The outer, thick ring on the disk is the annulus: the spongy center is the nucleus. The annulus serves as a gasket with a goal to keep the nucleus moist. Because of the soft, gelatin-like centers, the intervertebral disks serve as shock absorbing pads and prevent the rubbing of one disk against another. Also, the cushions provide flexibility for the spine. Attached to the back of these vertebral bodies is a bone arch that provides an open space. This space, the spinal canal, houses the spinal cord and nerve bundles. The spinal cord itself is bathed in cerebrospinal fluid (fluid that circulates through your spine and brain) and is covered by several protective membranes. At each vertebral level (i.e., each building block of bone) a pair of spinal nerves exit, one to the left and one to the right, off the spinal cord through a small opening called a foramen. These nerves provide the relay of messages to and from the brain, allowing us to move our body and to feel sensation. Nerves that exit through the lumbar spine affect the hips and legs. One of the basic underlying factors associated with most spine disorders is the dehydration of the disks. As we age, (starting around 30), the gelatin-like centers dry out and become flattened, causing the vertebrae to lose height and its healthy resilience. The spine weakens. With this degeneration, the vertebrae get closer together and cause nerve irritation, which usually stems from a bulging or ruptured disk, bone spurs, or stenosis.
BULGING DISK bulging disk A condition that results in the abnormal protrusion (bulging), herniation,or prolapse of a vertebral disc from it's normal position in the http://www.medhelp.org/glossary/new/GLS_0848.HTM
Extractions: BULGING DISK - A condition that results in the abnormal protrusion (bulging), herniation, or prolapse of a vertebral disc from it's normal position in the vertebral column. The displaced disc may exert force on a nearby nerve root causing the typical neurologic symptoms of radiating pain (to an extremity), numbness, tingling, and weakness. Recurrent episodes of severe back pain are common. Treatment includes nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories corticosteroids , and rest. More advanced cases may require surgical intervention (e.g. laminectomy micro-disc surgery
Disk Calcification An October 1987 CT scan of my lumbar spine indicated severe spinal stenosis causedby calcified bulging disk at L4L5 with marked decrease in the AP diameter http://www.medhelp.org/forums/neuro/archive/16123.html
Extractions: I am a 50 year old male with a laundry-list of bodily conditions which run the range from mildly embarrassing to extremely vexing and painful. The condition which occupies the top spot in terms of concern is sciatica. An October 1987 CT scan of my lumbar spine indicated "severe spinal stenosis caused by calcified bulging disk at L4-L5 with marked decrease in the A-P diameter of the thecal sac to less than 10 millimeters". I had no idea that my troubles were shared by so many others until I purchased my first computer and began utilizing the internet. As any reader of this post who sympathizes with me probably realizes, I have been searching for information on how to deal with this condition. From all that I have gathered, the prevailing medical wisdom seems to be to exhaust all possible avenues of conservative (and possibly even alternative) treatments before attempting a surgical intervention.
Some Sample MRI Images MRI shows a bulging disk, that means that there is no herniation of the diskal content.This is very important since the managment does not require surgery. http://www.maztravel.com/enrique/tour3.html
Extractions: So now that you know what an MRI machine looks like, and how it works, the next question is what can it do. Well here are some interesting pictures of the inside of your body, complete with the report that accompanies them. This is what you can expect to receive after a visit to Enrique's laboratory. This patient had a sudden loss of her motor functions (she wasnt able to move her right arms and legs) 2 months before the study. She went thru a slow recovery with lot physical therapy and drugs. She was recovering some of her movements but suddenly all the improvement stop. We performed an MRI that showed the changes expected for a lesion of that time (2 months old) but also showed and increase in the size of the ventricular system( where the Cerebrospinal fluid or CSF flows) that was causing hydrocephalus. Due to this finding, the patient went thru another surgery and had a shunt valve installed, the last word we had from one of her relatives is that she is again on recovery. The official report included this: T 1 coronal SE (spin echo) sequence that shows an area of infarction in the left parietal lobe. Also enlargement of the ventricular system is observed.
Diseases And Conditions -- Discovery Health -- Neck Pain For instance, cancer can result in death. A bulging disk or severe arthritis maycause muscle weakness, numbness, or even paralysis in the arms or hands. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/3075.html
Extractions: neck pain By Adam Brochert, MD Images (click to view larger image) Neck pain is a fairly common complaint with many possible causes. What is going on in the body? Many people have had mild neck pain from time to time that goes away in a day or two. In some cases, however, neck pain can persist or be more severe. The causes of neck pain range from mild to life threatening. What are the signs and symptoms of the condition? When someone complains of neck pain, the healthcare provider will need more information. Questions may be asked related to: when the pain started the exact location of the pain, such as whether it is on one or both sides of the neck, or whether the pain goes anywhere else outside the neck whether there has been any injury or trauma to the neck area whether there is any family history of neck pain whether the neck pain is constant or comes and goes what medications, herbs, or illegal drugs a person takes, if any what other medical conditions a person has, if any if anything makes the neck pain worse or better, such as turning the head to one side or aspirin any other symptoms, such as
Bulging Lumbar Disc Back to interactive spine animations index. Related information Lumbar microdiscectomy . .U V W X Y Z bulging disk Clinical Evaluation http://amgada.org/download-quicktime-music-video.htm
Re: Bulging Disks Crate rest will allow the medication to do its work without additional injury tothe bulging disk. Too fat can be hard on that bulging disk later. Follow Ups http://www.franksworld.com/wwwboard/messages/17093.shtml
Extractions: FAQ Posted by JT from on December 19, 2002 at 22:01:24: In Reply to: bulging disks posted by maryh on December 19, 2002 at 11:26:09: The MOST IMPORTANT part of the treatment is the "bed rest". Crate rest will allow the medication to do its work without additional injury to the bulging disk. With the medications, your dog may want to run up and down stairs and jump on and off furniture. You should not let him do so until OK'd by the vet. I also recommend taking him out to potty on a leash, or use an exercise pen so that he only takes care of potty business and does not get too active too soon. I have used both meds on my dogs with no side effects. I prefer to give meds with meals. I feed any dog on meds twice a day. I split up their normal once a day ration into two equal meals. With the crate rest you should probably also cut back the food some so he doesn't get fat from the lack of excercise. Too fat can be hard on that bulging disk later. : The MOST IMPORTANT part of the treatment is the "bed rest". Crate rest will allow the medication to do its work without additional injury to the bulging disk. With the medications, your dog may want to run up and down stairs and jump on and off furniture. You should not let him do so until OK'd by the vet. I also recommend taking him out to potty on a leash, or use an exercise pen so that he only takes care of potty business and does not get too active too soon. : I have used both meds on my dogs with no side effects. I prefer to give meds with meals. I feed any dog on meds twice a day. I split up their normal once a day ration into two equal meals. With the crate rest you should probably also cut back the food some so he doesn't get fat from the lack of excercise. Too fat can be hard on that bulging disk later.
East Scarborough Physiotherapy sources. Muscle strain Herniated disk bulging disk Degenerative diskdisorder Arthritis Facet Joint Syndrome and other sources. Your http://members.rogers.com/esphysio/back.html
Extractions: and other sources Your Physiotherapist is uniquely trained to determine the source of your pain by the use of their detailed and comprehensive assessment technique. Once the source of your pain is determined, your Physiotherapist will be able to set up the appropriate therapy. Physiotherapists can help prevent a ruptured disk by restoring a bulging disk, heal your strain or sprain, help you improve your posture, reduce the pain from arthritis and provide effective treatments for many other conditions.
Back Pain And Your Dog ACHING BACKS The protruding disk material catches the spinal cord between a rock (the vertebrae) and a hard place (the ruptured or bulging disk). http://members.tripod.com/dachshealth/back_pain_and_your_dog__aching_b.htm
Extractions: ACHING BACKS This article was originally printed in the January, 1997, issue of Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicines Your Dog newsletter. Backaches are the bane of many peoples lives. But were in good company. As it turns out, our four-legged canine friends are not immune to back pain either. One of the most painful and potentially debilitating causes of back pain in dogs is intervertebral disk disease (IDD). But due to advances in veterinary medicine over the past decade - coupled with increased owner awareness - the majority of dogs with IDD recover at least some normal functioning. Shock Absorbers To understand IDD, it helps to envision the canine vertebral column - a hollow tunnel made up of linked, bony segments (vertebrae) that enclose and protect the delicate, gelatinous spinal cord. The spinal cord is the all-important conduit for nerve impulses between all parts of the dogs body and its brain. Most of the bony segments of the vertebral column are separated by elastic cushions (intervertebral disks), which absorb compressive forces and allow the dog to move comfortably. Dr. Karl Kraus, associate professor of surgery at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, likens a healthy disk to a "jelly doughnut with a rather fibrous outer covering - the annulus fibrosus - and a springy jelly center that absorbs impact - the nucleus pulposus."
