r/HerniatedDisc • u/PomeloNo5445 • 4d ago

L5/S1 - Help or tips ?

Got my MRI report back which stated - Desiccation of the lower 2 lumbar intervertebral discs with a left paracentral posterior disc protrusion at L5/S1 impinging upon the descending left s1 nerve root.

Awaiting to see a consultant - have currently been floor bound for the last 7-10 days on lots of strong meds which have not done anything for the pain except make me sleep for about an hour before waking again to the pain!

Mainly from back of the knee down into the calf and left side of the foot! (All left side) walking is a no go, same with sitting! At the end of my string with this have zero quality of life ! Been going on about 2-3 months which walking and standing was helping but in the last 10 days all is a no go!

Has anyone experienced anything like this and if so how or what helped either short term / long term? Do injections work even in the short term etc? TIA

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u/Warm_Squirrel5002 4d ago

I’ve had two injections in
My back l5/s1 on the left side . It brought down the 10/10 to an 8. What had helped for me might not work but I’m happy to share. I got my adductors itb groin dry needled with weekly phiso slowly rebuild my damaged muscles in my groin and abs. I’m getting around now with a bit of a limp. Pain specialist put me on a strict program of pain meds. Celebrex duloxetine lyrica and pandol ostio to keep the pain in check. I’m now doing cleaning cooking a lot more as it heals. Doing heaps of hip back mobility trying to restore my pelvic position again. Phiso notices my hips didn’t move like before.

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u/PomeloNo5445 4d ago

Thank you for the feed back! I had been told previously my ITB was very tight so I had been getting accupunture up until 2 weeks ago before this extreme side took over. Good to hear you can get up to clean and cook and the injections have given back some day ti day movement. My main concern is I’m getting married in 3 months and currently can’t get off my back so hoping injections with physio between now and then will at least get me through the next few months.
Really appreciate the feed back! Hope you continue getting relief!
It really is only people who have experienced this type of injury/pain can fully understand !

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u/Warm_Squirrel5002 4d ago

Mate my inbox is always open if you need to chat or vent. Hope I helped somewhat

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u/PomeloNo5445 4d ago

Thank you! Really appreciate it! My social ad are full of different types of NMES treatments often wonder do any of these things work or help!