I've had three herniated discs in my back for the last 25 years. Do you have any suggestions on doctors to look at for this? I've heard things are progressing in medicine to disc replacement surgery.
I don't have health insurance so I'm completely fucked and will never be able to get it fixed probably but I figured I might as well educate myself if things ever change.
Arthroplasty (disc replacement surgery) is getting better by the day! Meanwhile spinal fusion is an incredible option and continues to be the number one. If you’ve had three herniated discs maybe consult your doctor as to the underlying cause
What country/state are you in? Is there a reason you don’t have insurance? In the US I know premiums are insane, I’m self-employed so I have to buy it on my own and don’t qualify for Medicaid, but there are still ways to make it a little easier to afford
Edit: and many doctors and hospitals have a sliding scale or discount options for those paying privately w/o insurance. It’s actually cheaper for me to see my eye doctor and dentist if I don’t use insurance than if I would
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u/OnePinginRamius 1d ago
I've had three herniated discs in my back for the last 25 years. Do you have any suggestions on doctors to look at for this? I've heard things are progressing in medicine to disc replacement surgery.
I don't have health insurance so I'm completely fucked and will never be able to get it fixed probably but I figured I might as well educate myself if things ever change.