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Degenerative disc disease (lumbar) Report

Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, often called "degenerative disc disease" (DDD) of the spine, is a condition that can be painful and can greatly affect the quality of one's life.


What we've learned from patients who report Degenerative disc disease (lumbar)

Symptom severities

Severe
4
Moderate
8
Mild
4
None
1

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Degenerative disc disease (lumbar)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Degenerative disc disease (lumbar)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Calcium 600 plus D 3   Calcium 600 plus D: 19%
Darvocet-N 100 3   Darvocet-N 100: 19%
Sedated spinal injections 2   Sedated spinal injections: 13%
Percocet 10/325 1   Percocet 10/325: 6%
Radiofrequency thermal rhizotomy 1   Radiofrequency thermal rhizotomy: 6%
Hydrocodone 1   Hydrocodone: 6%
Fentanyl Transdermal Patch 1   Fentanyl Transdermal Patch: 6%
Steroid Injections 1   Steroid Injections: 6%
Vicodin 1   Vicodin: 6%

Report created on February 10, 2012.