I have a herniated L5 disc that is pinching my S1 Sciatic nerve. I do not want surgery and recently heard about someone having pineapple enzyme injections into the disc or spin. This persn indicated that it was a great relief. I can not find much research on the treatment. Where can I look. I have already under gone an epidural injection and for the most part pain is gone. With the exception of sitting long periods. I don’t want surgery. Any ideas?
#1 by thomasdonovancork on September 22nd, 2011
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Yes, It does not work well. It sometimes leaks out and digests the nerve……..so they don’t recommend it anymore..Se a chiropractor before you ever think about surgery…………….THEY WORK!
#2 by Doctor J on September 22nd, 2011
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Go to Pubmed (enter ‘Entrez Pubmed’ in your search engine). This is where doctors read the published medical research on any subject.
In the search window at the Pubmed website enter these 3 words: chymopapain disc herniation
You will get the listings and access to the abstracts of many studies on injection therapies.
Question: What has your Doctor of Chiropractic recommended for your disc problem???
Best wishes.
#3 by Panacea on September 22nd, 2011
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You are talking about Bromelain (I believe this enzyme is extracted from the stem). Bromelain is an anti-inflammatory. It has effects similar to NSAID drugs (like aspirin) but without the negative side-effects. It can help with alot of pain and can help with some aspects of nerve pain taken ORALLY. I have never heard of bromelain being used as an injection into the disc. Quite frankly, I think that might be a bit extreme and I am rather dubious about it’s efficacy (I wouldn’t trust it unless I saw some peer reviewed research). Consider seeing a chiropractor instead for something called Cox Distraction Technique. Cox distraction is well researched and probably the most widespread modality used to treat discogenic pain. Here is a list of certified doctors.
http://www.coxtechnic.com/referrals.asp