[dshobbies]

Hi Princess,

Welcome to the forum and yes, it takes one to know one and because we have all suffered, we know what you're going through.

I agree with Gil that an MRI is warranted. Spinal cord compression could be causing your symptoms and you want to find out. Falling as you did could have caused another heriation. Until you have the results of that test, you can only guess.

For quick relief of severe symptoms, try an inversion table if you can or lay on your back, slowly bringing your knees up to your chest one at a time, several times and then both. Either of these should distract the disc space and offer a slight window of catching your breath.

Please keep us posted as to the results and what your doctor is recommending. And no spinal patient is a stranger here so feel free to ask your questions and concerns.

Good luck to you, Dale