Chronic Pain Support Group

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Dixe4me
Dixe4me
How fast does DDD continue to degenerate or is it different from person to person?
deleted_user
deleted_user
That is a great question. I haven't thought about it. I cain't wait to see the answere's.
deleted_user
deleted_user
It does vary. My doc said the variables are family history of course, smoking, calcium suppliments, but in general if he had to pick a number to "generalize" he said 2-3% per year. That is just one doc though. I'll keep watching this thread.
Heather
deleted_user
deleted_user
My Drs. said it has to be what is causing it to happen.
In my case, i have MM cancer,
Celiac disease and parathyroid
disease. I was in bad shape, until i had two operations, to get things under control.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I wish I had the "magic" answer for this question but I don't. I know I will be watching this post for threads.

My own personal belief is it is different for each person depending on their overall medication condition & genetics. My doc doesn't like to answer a tough question like how fast will it progress.