any runners with cervical ruptured disc in the past? - Page 2 - Triathlon Week

09-03-2007, 12:57 AM

On Aug 24, 12:34 pm, "Paul" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
> As a triathlete recently diagnosed with a cervical disc rupture, I need to
> know if this is the end of my running and I should find another endurance
> activty or are there lots of runners who, after healing, can run again.

Are there symptoms?
When I had my auto accident whiplash MRI five years ago,
several doctors told me a third of my disks were degenerate
and this was typical for my age. I had whiplash pain, but not
much from the pre-degenerate disks.

09-03-2007, 12:57 AM

"Triathlete" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> Paul wrote:
>> As a triathlete recently diagnosed with a cervical disc rupture, I need
>> to know if this is the end of my running and I should find another
>> endurance activty or are there lots of runners who, after healing, can
>> run again.
>>
>> Any experiences are much appreciated
>
> Oh. I am very sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I read this after my
> last message.
>
> I wish you a very speedy and healthy recovery.

Thanks.

09-03-2007, 12:57 AM

"rick++" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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> On Aug 24, 12:34 pm, "Paul" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote:
>> As a triathlete recently diagnosed with a cervical disc rupture, I need
>> to
>> know if this is the end of my running and I should find another endurance
>> activty or are there lots of runners who, after healing, can run again.
>
> Are there symptoms?
> When I had my auto accident whiplash MRI five years ago,
> several doctors told me a third of my disks were degenerate
> and this was typical for my age. I had whiplash pain, but not
> much from the pre-degenerate disks.

Symtoms were shotting pain down the arm. But I think I am getting better