Information and opinions on health from Koltons Mimi at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/396846/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/396846/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/396846/index http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/396846/59091/cope-pain Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:19:06 -0500 Koltons Mimi My doctor told me I could be dealing with this herniated disc for a year at my initial appointment.  My last appointment he told me it could be up to 18 months.  He does NOT want to do surgery.  He told me that he would have to refer me to someone out of state to do this type of surgery.  My T7 disc is herniated vertically.  My doctor said that this happens when Osteoporosis is present.  I am 44 and my bone density... http://www.healthcentral.com/chronic-pain/c/396846/59091/cope-pain