As a lot of you know, I have some pretty severe back problems. Today, I found out how bad they are. My Orthopedic Surgeon..supposedly the best in KC, told me that there is nothing he can do for me. My ENTIRE lower back is ruined and he felt that anything he did would make other areas worse. I will continue to search for an answer, but Gaddam....what a thing to hear. I'm 41 years old...2 daughters that I want to walk..NOT **** ROLL..but walk down the aisle when the time comes. I could rage at God but this will not help me. This, I think, is God's not too subtle way of telling me that he has something "different" in store for me. I'm not looking for advice here..just a thought or a prayer...mostly I just needed to vent. HOWEVER..if you know any good Neurosurgeons or Ortho's..let me know. My next step will be, I believe, KU Med.

Prayers are sent, Jade.

Sorry to hear Jade. Don't have any ideas for you, but can certainly wish you well and say a few prayers.

Jade, send me an e-mail.. wm_lorentino at lycos dot com

Jade,,

Man I'm so sorry to hear this.You have evry right to be upset but don't give up hope.A 2nd opinion is probably in order.I'll check with my wife and see if she knows of a good Back Doctor.

Hang in there ,,,

Thoughts and Prayers..

wheel,,

Bud , that's rough but they told me that 20 years ago and i'm still too fat and walkin..

But again it partially rules my lifestle..

Two things and i cant stress this enough, Try a board Certified Accupunturist, It works. I go 2 times a month for an hour. It might be the best relaxation i've ever had.

And no more Gay Midgets !EVER !

Sorry to hear this. Perhaps a Neurosurgeon will see things differently...

Good luck Jade, Prove em wrong!

It may be beyond this at this point, but have you tried a chiropractor? I had some serious lower back issues and after a few months of regular visits, they straightened me out (no pun intended)

Jade, get another opinion!

Go to a teaching hospital in a big city. They are the best funded and up on the most current surgical techniques.

No disrespect to your Dr or KC but look into places like Mt. Sinai in NYC. They saved my life when the Dr in my area told me there was nothing they could for me.

hang in there buddy, and try and stay positive...

Prayers sent.

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^What is wrong with your back? Herniated discs, arthritis, etc., or is it much worse than that?

Just asking because I had spinal fusion surgery and disc replacement last year and it was the best thing I ever done. I have the name of an excellent surgeon if you need it. Unfortunately, I live in PA.

Hang in There Bro !!

Prayers Sent

Prayers sent

Thoughts are with you man. Vent away if that helps.

Beside the suggestions already made, I would also think that the MDs

that work on repairing professional athletes and support professional sports are likely some of the best out there.

My 88 year old dad has had two major back surgeries in last 3 years

and is now under therapeutic care of the same team that handles

the NY Rangers and NY Knicks for ongoing therapy. He swears by them,

as he is pain free, although he lost some muscle control in his left leg

forcing him to use a cain for added support.

Your have to get another opinion from the higher end of the knowledge and experience pool.

Sorry to hear this. I keep putting off going to the doc to check my back out...I'm not sure why. Will keep you in my prayers.

Isaiah 40:30-31 (Amplified)

30Even youths shall faint and be weary, and [selected] young men shall feebly stumble and fall exhausted;

31But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] shall change and renew their strength and power; they shall lift their wings and mount up [close to God] as eagles [mount up to the sun]; they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint or become tired.

jade... I had some lower back problems from doing stupid sh-t in my 20s. Not as bad as yours I'm sure.

I went to a chiropractor for months. The guy didn't do squat.

I finally "got rid of it" by simply exercising. Stretching, swimming and the like. It still comes back if I stop excercising and sit at a computer for too long, but it is manageable.

Chiropractors are frauds.

Health problems suck. Stay as positive as you can and remember that, "What God gives us to deal with, we deal with."

Be irony. Just something that I came up with to get me through hard times. It means that you be like iron and keep a good sense of humor.

^How uncharacteristic of you to make a sweeping generalization Victor.

I do not visit a chiro, but my wife goes when her headaches get too unbearable and the treatment works for a few weeks or months (where numerous medical treatments have failed).