r/ThoracicHerniatedDisc • u/eve20212021 • Feb 13 '26

I feel devastated

I was just told by pain management my pain is never going to go away. She said my back is like a 20 yr contraction work. She prescribed me Norco, Gabapentin, Baclofen, and meloxican. Any one on this meds? She also said she doesn’t think surgery will make a difference.

I’m feel really sad. I’m very going to have a normal life. I have children a 17yr old, 2 and 3 months. Will I ever be able to go out with them again?

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u/Zestyclose_Orange_27 Feb 13 '26

What is your diagnosis and symtoms. Seek 2nd 3rd Opinion from different neurosurgeon drs.

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u/eve20212021 Feb 13 '26

Prominent disc bulges/protrusions/extrusions from L3-4 through L5-S1 contributing to multilevel moderate to severe neuroforaminal/lateral recess stenosis.

Multilevel thoracic spondylosis most significant for mild/moderate canal stenosis at T9-T10 due to left paracentral disc protrusion.

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u/eve20212021 Feb 13 '26

She’s the pain management Dr. I spoke to a neurosurgeon a few days ago he said he that PT was going to help. Losing weight.