Hope someone out there can give me some info.

I have two herniated discs in my back L4 and L5.

I was hit on my bicycle many years ago and this is a recurrent pain.Hit and run by the way.
Last Monday ,I stretched to answer my cell and there it went.

The pain usually lasts about a week but this time it is not improving at all.
It is excruciating,the muscle spasms are enough to bring me to my knees.

I just recently got insurance so I have no family doctor.
Went to the E.R. and they gave me 30 Percocet and 30 Flerixil.

I can not get an appointment until August 21.I called everywhere and it's a no go.

The question is if I go back to the ER for pain meds ,considering I can't be seen for weeks,what are the chances they will give them to me? I know you can't say conclusively but an opinion would be great.

I do not want to go through the pain of waiting in the ER if I will come out empty handed.This is a Catholic Hospital and they are notorious for not prescribing narcotics.

I am in limbo here and I can not tolerate this pain much more.

Suggestions anyone ?
Thank-you in advance.

I may not respond to you immediately as I never know if I will be able to sit at the comp or not.

Would you consider going to a chiropractor? Is there a well-recommended one around there? A chiro did more for me than medical science that just wanted to toss muscle relaxants and pain pills at me (my problem too was a bulging disk at L4-L5).

Meanwhile, lie on the floor with your knees bent and your calves/feet on the seat of a chair. That was the only position in which I could be fairly pain-free. Occasionally, pull your legs slowly toward your chest and hold for a minute. Feel the stretch in your low back. Do this several times.

Never lie totally flat so your low back arches. Always have a pillow under your knees so your low back will flatten out. (I worked in physical therapy for two years after quitting teaching, plus have the personal back-pain experience.)

Shiatsu and acupressure also may help.

Never lie totally flat so your low back arches. Always have a pillow under your knees so your low back will flatten out. (I worked in physical therapy for two years after quitting teaching, plus have the personal back-pain experience.)

Shiatsu and acupressure also may help.

I would try anything at this point.The spasms are horrible.I actually yell out loud when I have one,it feels like a knife is being plunged into my back.

My feet are like ice and numb,so I know it is pinching a nerve somewhere.

I will see if my insurance covers the treatment options you gave me.

I have no desire to be doped up all the time.I'm dopey enough without it :)
Thanks WG,I appreciate it!

Inversion therapy might help too. Even if you lie head down on a slant board that's tilted at a hmmmmm 20-degree angle. I always feel wonderful in the dentist chair when he puts it back so my head is lower than my feet, could feel my spine open up.

Inversion therapy might help too. Even if you lie head down on a slant board that's tilted at a hmmmmm 20-degree angle. I always feel wonderful in the dentist chair when he puts it back so my head is lower than my feet, could feel my spine open up.

That is interesting! I know it is good for the blood flow.
I do Yoga nearly everyday and I haven't had an attack in over a year so it seems to work for me ,just one wrong stretch and here I am ,a mess :)
I will take your suggestions to heart when I have less pain and more mobility.It sounds like a good way to keep the spine healthy and strong.
Thanks again !