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?