I have degenerative disc disease from an injury which causes back pain. Since my last pregnancy I have a diastasis recti which increased my pain, and caused hip and pelvic pain. I've been in PT for months, had steroid injections, and am diagnosed with depression because of my pain. A general surgeon said that I do have a bulge and an opening but a repair isn't really needed but I should see a plastic surgeon. Will a repair decrease my pain and since there's an underlying issue, will Tricare pay?
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October 19, 2014
Answer: Will a diastasis recti repair assist with decreasing lower back pain because of a weak core and will Tricare pay for it?
If you have a small hernia or diastasis recti and the CAT scans were done for other reasons(trauma), the interpretation of the scan may not report it. Many of this small defect may be ignored by the report. This is why is important to look at the scan or talk to the radiologist. On the...
You have the typical appearance after pregnancy and
c-section.The abdominal wall is
weakened from stretching and surgery.The support layer to the abdominal wall is not muscle but is fascia,
which encloses the muscle.I recommend
Abdominoplasty with Mesh Reinforcement.The mesh increases the...
Thank you for your question about a tummy tuck.An examination is needed but your description and the photo suggest you do have a large hernia or else a wide diastasis of the rectus muscles that needs to be repaired.Or an underlying intestinal disorder.You need this diagnosed before your...
