Right long story short I've had a back problem for about 4 years i'm on pain meds every day. l4 l5 vertebrate have moved to the left a bit and pinch the sciatic nerve causing my left leg to go numb and pain that i can not begin to explain how bad it is even with the tamadol codine amatripaline that i take. ive had physio acupuncture and more no help i think this time they are going to offer the operation to fix the discs any one had it done????
I've got a similar issue, although to a lot lesser degree. Bottom two discs have prolapsed slightly due to an injury sustained from a bike crash. I get pain and numbness in my right leg, restless limb problems and bending unsupported is a no-no. I was talked through various options initially, and surgery was one of them but i was fortunate in that physio and exercise has managed the problem. I think if you are at a point where you're living with extreme pain then surgery has got to be worth considering but i was warned that it doesn't always work and can leave you in a much worse position if it doesn't. Probably better to speak to your consultant and go through all the risks etc before making a decision on it tbh. I wish you all the luck in the world my friend.....i know how restricting back pain can be on life and i hope you get it sorted out
