Dont think ill ever ride a motorbike again guys :-(

[Dirtrydar]

For the past week i havnt been able to walk without the use of crutches and for 3 months ive had back pain. So today i got x-rays and an ultrasound.

The results werent good. The L4/5 Discs have worn away a lot
and this is the worst the specialist has ever seen for someone my age.
On tuesday i go back to the doctor to find out what treatment is possible.

I did a bit of research on net and everyone got a spine and disc fusion to fix the problem? what is that.

It also says i have discitis, which i have no idea what that is. Im only 15 and the rest of my life is going to be sh*t now because of a ruined back, and the fact taht i cant ride or skateboard anymore.

im really disappointed

has anything similar happened to anyone here and if so have they rode again? hopefully i wont have to sell my bikes, but if i do, itll be money for my first car.

[Dirtrydar]

i just read florida393's post. now im really worried :'-(

[TheFouledPlug]

Man....That sucks..... I hate to hear of people getting hurt.... I hope everything turns out ok for you.... Keep us posted with any updates

Good Luck

[Woody_YZF]

How did you injure your back? You are way young to already be having back problems, I hope it all works out for you. Just make sure you get it fixed and healed up before you try anything again.

[Dirtrydar]

im not sure how i injured my back. The pain has been with me for three and a half months. and that week 3 and a half months ago i had a big fall off my bike, a skateboard fall off some stairs and a fall playing tennis. so it could be any combination of those that caused it.
Mum wants me to sell the bike already.

[paul reed]

i had a bad back-i couldn`t move by myself for 3 months-i wouldn`t trust too many doctors-i went to a doctor-he gave me a whole sack of pills!!yuk,like that`s the answer,whata quack!!finally,my friend who studied in china did acupressure on me-amazing-i was cured immediatly...i thought i`d never even ride a bicycle again-nowadays,i drink valarian root tea to clean my bladder and spinal fluids...remember Dr Strangelove"they`re trying to pollute our bodily fluids"-yes indeed-sciatic nerves and back muscle can be inflamed and hold toxins...inflamation can sqeeze the nerve endings-i`m wary of doctors-i`d rather go to a healer-i`m not a doctor and would be ashamed to join them

[paul reed]

why didn`t they tell ya the options right then-or do they like it when ya keep comin back?they sell treatment-not cures!at 15 it`s hard to see the world as it really is-$$$$$$$$$$-hope you get better soon

[Yardpro393]

sorry to hear the news. be sure to get a second opinion whatever the outcome.

[Woody_393]

Sheesh, that sucks big time. Good luck with that, and let us know how it goes.

[VET393]

I hurt my back a couple of years ago on my bike. I couldn't do anything. Finally found out I had pulled a muscle badly and it was almost 3 weeks before I was better from that. I think I was very lucky it wasn't something worse. Take care of yourself and make sure you completely heal before you go back to doing things. That could haunt you for a long time.

[valverde]

Several years ago I was laid up with back pain and did nothing to instigate it. After xrays and mri they said I was missing a disk in my lower back and was born that way. As a young man I was busy and the muscles compensated for it but as I got older it became weak. They were talking fusing the spine above and below that point as an option, but thank goodness they suggested letting it heal and then a heavy regiment of back exercises to get it back in shape "no pun intended". I also take vitamins and supplements to help me with my joints. I played sports, MX & BMX has a young man and have the joint pain to prove it. My point, try everything you can before they start surgery on your back, you are too young for that unless you are 100% sure there are no other options. I am almost 40 and my back feels great these days, even after spending the day hanging onto a CRF450. Good luck.

[bates393]

That is bad news indeed. Best of luck to you. Get better soon.

[Imahoot393]

Wow. Make sure to get several opinions before doing anything. I hope some of the pain dies down for you soon and that you fnd out what will work best for your back.

[Jason]

I'm sorry to hear it, keep us posted and as been said get a second opinion. I hate to hear this sort of news.
Good luck.

[DCox]

When I was younger and consistently road MX and trials, I would frequently experience excruciating back pain. I found a kidney belt helped stabilize my back and, subsequently, also discovered that deliberate back muscle exercise (which you do not really get while riding) really went a long way. Hence, back exercise has been the best preventative remedy for me.

I would surely get two reputable specialists to give me an evaluation on my back before any surgery was done. I cannot speak to your specific back problem, but I do know that given proper post-operative therapy, many people that I know have been able to live very full and active lives.

Let us know how things work out.

[Florida 393]

Your life is not over by a long shot. Even if you need a fusion and the cages/plates with screws like I am getting you can return to your hobbies. I have lived with this problem since 1989. The key is to get a good neurosurgeon and to strengthen the abdominals and back muscles once you get the disk problem fixed. I found a lot of information on line at some good web sites that helped me know what to ask the surgeons and what I need to do myself.

I know you feel gut-punched but you need a positive outlook and a family that supports you. I am sure your parents and siblings will be there for you. I am in your corner now and I intend to stay with you as we both lick this problem. I gave you my email address and you now have my phone number. Please call or email anytime if you need to talk. You will find that the whole ATM family is pulling for you from here on out.

A single fall is seldom the cause of these problems. This is an additive process. Get a good back belt for riding and a back support for daily activities. I am sure Australia has super neurosurgeons to get you through this. BTW, my anesthesologist next Thursday is from Australia. So see we have something in common. G'day mate and please keep in touch. I will P.M. and email you regularly to get through this together

Regards,
Bill Barnard
Senior Moderator

[valverde]

Well you did it again, an ATM member impressing the h$LL out of me. Bill you got the right attitude! Attitude is everything!
Here is a link to a back brace/kidney belt, hope this helps, [Only registered and activated users can see links. ]
Your both in our thoughts and prayers!

[Frakke]

In my younger years I also suffered a lot of back problems!! It was a part of my growing process!! I still have to watch out for my back therefore i where a backprotector every time I ride. It gives a lot of support!! Keep your head up my friend and like they said before, ask seconds opinions!! take care!!

[jberm]

amen paul reed!!! similar philosophys made me a stronger man now at 35 than at 25

[mxchic]

I'm sorry to hear about your injury. That's terrible. Keep positive. The good thing is that you are young. Young people bodies heal much faster than older adults. I work with a chiropractor. I have seen a lot of patients come to us to try and give their bodies one last chance before resorting to surgery. Most of these people (much older) have healed up pretty well. Not perfect but well. I'm not saying get Chiropractic care. Just have your Mom take you to a few other doctors before deciding what kind of treatment you are going to get. Just try and be patient. Don't give up on your dreams yet, just focus on doing what you need to do to get better. If you play it smart now, I bet you will be back on that bike in the future. Be patient with"Mum". She is just extremely worried and want to protect you. You will need to give her some time too. Get better first...Ride Later.