[martyusa]

Ever since I have started having problems I have face this dilemma.

We know that DDD will usually, eventually cause the disc to collapse if those who have the problem lead active lifestyles. Whether it be work or athletics. And yes, some modifications need to be taken into consideration when these disc bulge, herniate or are just ready to go in time.

With a condition of a herniated/bulging disc with DDD and a mild thinning with mild loss of signal, why would we not go right in and fix the problem. Instead of a temporary patch. Most of us know our bodies and the limitations that we have. And it is a catch 22.

Your whole body adjust and realign it's self when a disc collapses, right? Then the body will have to readjust itself when the ADR is put it, right? The height changes. So if we know it's going to collapse eventually, why don't we just fix it while the disc height is still normal.

Now granted, not everyone fits this billet. Some people have a laminectomy or discectomy and their fine forever. We have the technology to do it right the first time. Sometimes I feel like an insurance Guinea Pig...try this, now try this. Take this drug, now this drug. When for the most part, none of this has helped the majority with the problem.

Like I said, most of us know our bodies and it's limitations. I'm the very active athletic dad that is always playing some type of competitive sport. OK, herniated disc with mild DDD and annular tear. We're gonna patch it and HOPEFULLY the laminectomy will work. But if it doesn't an ADR is out of the question down the road.

Don't plug the tire and wait for the plug to fail. Don't let it go flat and ride on the rim. Change the damn thing. Give me a new tire so I don;t have to worry about these things down the road. Give me 10, 15 or possible 20 years. Not 2-4, or maybe less.

Sorry, kind got on a rant there. But you see my point.