[dshobbies]

LRA,

I agree in trying the disco before more drastic surgeries. You may be one of the lucky ones whose problems stop there. I'm not sorry I had the first disco/lami but it was an emergency situation so I had no choice to consider anything else, not that my doctor recommended anything.

However, when I think about it, I get angry when he recommended the second surgery, knowing full well the chances of success were limited. So just keep it in the back of your mind if this occurs.

CP, it does look like a discogram is in your future. Fear not - the pain last for only seconds, if that long. Also agree that if you're not willing to do anything about it, like surgery, what's the point. Making the right decision - not easy.

My best to both of you, Dale