A complex case, yet surprisingly curable.

"Khun Payom," one of the patients with a complex and elderly case, received treatment for simultaneous back pain radiating down the leg and neck pain radiating down the arm. Her symptoms improved significantly without requiring a lengthy recovery period like previous cases.

The onset of back pain radiating down the legs.

"Khun Payom" recounted an unforgettable experience with radiating back pain that began after sitting in the same position for many hours while making pastries without getting up. When she stood up, the pain radiated down her legs. Soon after, she started dragging her feet as if her legs had no strength, and she couldn't put on her shoes herself. She had to drag her feet constantly whenever she went anywhere, eventually needing a cane for support, which was very difficult.

Prolonged suffering

When the daughter noticed her mother's unusual symptoms, she rushed her to a local doctor who prescribed medication, initially saying it was just "tendon and muscle inflammation." When the condition didn't improve, she took her mother to another hospital. This time, the doctor ordered an X-ray, revealing that her mother had a herniated disc compressing a nerve.

The doctor prescribed medication for another month and said, "If your symptoms don't improve, you'll need surgery." This shocked her and her mother, but they didn't immediately decide to have surgery and tried the medication first. The radiating back pain down her legs only improved slightly.

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Payom's daughter recounted that while her mother was taking medication, she felt sorry for seeing her mother suffering from the pain. Therefore, she began researching the best treatment for her mother because she didn't want her mother to endure that pain anymore.

Then I came across videos sharing treatments for herniated discs using laser and endoscopic surgery at S Spine & Joint Hospital. From feeling hopeless, I saw a light at the end of the tunnel again.

Additional problems were detected in the neck.

As the doctor's appointment approached, she noticed something strange in her mother's neck, similar to someone who had slept in an awkward position. Massages didn't help; in fact, the symptoms worsened. On the day of the appointment, Ms. Payom and her daughter described the symptoms in detail: back pain radiating down the legs and neck pain radiating down the arms. The doctor performed a physical examination and ordered another X-ray, along with additional MRI scans of both the back and neck.

Possible treatments: Laparoscopic surgery and laser.

The examination revealed scar tissue in the neck area. Leaving it untreated would be detrimental. The doctor provided all the information in detail and completely. The daughter and mother then jointly decided, "We'll proceed with the surgery here because it's a minimally invasive procedure, so we didn't consider seeking treatment elsewhere."

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The joy of a child when they see their mother walking again.

After Ms. Payom's surgery, her long-standing pain completely disappeared, and she even unconsciously got up to go to the bathroom. Her daughter, who was sleeping beside her, was shocked, exclaiming, "Wow!! Mom can walk again!" She told the staff how happy she was that her mother was free from pain and no longer suffering.

Ms. Payom expressed her joy, saying, "I got my old life back. Now I'm comfortable, no more numbness or pain. My neck and shoulders don't ache anymore. I'm back to normal in just one night."

Happiness after surgery

After laparoscopic and laser surgery, the long-standing back pain radiating down her legs and neck pain radiating down her arms completely disappeared. Payom started walking on her own and no longer felt any pain. Her daughter, who was watching over her, was shocked, "Wow!! Mom can walk now?"

Payom said, "I got my old life back. Now I'm comfortable, no more numbness or pain. My neck and shoulders don't ache anymore. I recovered completely overnight."

Cost-effective treatment

Payom's daughter, with a look of happiness and joy in her eyes, said, "The price and the treatment that relieved my mother's pain like this felt worth it. It's great that she can walk again. If we had gone to the old treatment place, the price might have been cheaper or similar, but the results would have required a month of hospital stay and then another 5-6 months of physical therapy afterward. But here, she can return to her normal life overnight."

S Spine and Joint Hospital is delighted to have been a part of relieving the suffering of Khun Payom's family and restoring moments of happiness to their loved ones. Thank you for sharing your experience.