Dear all,
i have a question regarding 'ddd'. This condition of mine has been progressing for about 7 years. The pain has gradually got worse and in fact I thought that I could just keep exercising and maintain my health.
But it got worse and early this year I had to throw in the towel and go sick from my manual job. My employers are talking about discharging me on medical retirement but here's where the problem lies.
I have terrible daily pain in my lower back from l1 - l5 and s1. My doctor says I also have athritis there too. He was understanding and said that I was right to try to get out and that he would support me. But when I went to my works doctor (the one who has to sign the discharge papers) he said that he thought it would improve and I could return to work someday and maybe I should just ask my orthepedic surgeon for a lamenectomy.
Now I am concerned, is my condition as bad as I thought. He made me feel like a fraud but my pain is for real. I have been on the internet and there are all sorts of opinions on 'ddd'. I struggle to get by on a daily basis and cannot walk for that long.
I would like to know if anyone else has any feedback for me, I do not think I am imagining this. Do you have any positive storys about this condition and what can I expect and of course am I right to get out of my manual job??
This may sound a very obvious question but I have been seen by 3 doctors and none of them have told me the same thing.
Thanks
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