Is there any way I could get more fluid in my discs?

Question

My doctor says I have degenerative disc disease and that drinking more water won't help. I am going to try glucosamine - any other suggestions out there? I had a bone density test done (Dexa-Scan), and my densitiy is absolutely great, but that doesn't mean the discs are good. :(

Answer 1

I have the same condition. This is a very common problem with many

people, especially if they have ever had a bad back injury. Once the discs start losing fluid, there is no way that I know of that you can put

more fluid back into them. In fact, I have had four bad discs removed.

Two were in my neck and two were in my lower back. And losing height is just part of the process. I have lost a little over one-half of an inch myself.