Ok, so I have degenerative disc disease
(who doesn't?) The two discs most affected
are the bottom two. The bottom one is
bulging and is somehow compromising my
sciatic nerve.
I told my neurosurgeon at our first
meeting that I was not interested in
surgery. He scheduled me for an EMG
because my ankle reflex was not good and a
Myelogram. My EMG was normal.
I go back to the doctor in two days. I
suspect with the tests he ordered that he
is trying to put together a case to make
to me for surgery. Before I make any
decisions I want to know what others
think. You guys have been through this. I
have never had back surgery. I hear only
horror stories. I have never heard of
anyone having back surgery where they
considered it successful.
What do you guys think?
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lonestarguy
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 21 Jun 2007 Posts: 592 Location: , Hoosierland, USA
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Posted: 10-17-07 21:09pm
I could give you a long list of procedures
and back pain options, but this forum on
laser surgery has many people commenting
for an overall picture. There are also
people who had successful back surgery who
tell you about it.
