I've known people that have severe herniations that were treated with epidurals for years. I know more that had to have surgery, but it happens. I think that's why you have to have a lot of conservative treatment before anyone will operate, except in extreme cases. I know the idea of surgery isn't fun, but I'd say it's better than 'we don't know why you hurt-live with it!'. Good luck! I hope you get some relief.
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Herniated disc lifting at age 19
Laminectomy at L4-5 in 1998, repeat in 2001 same level
13 docs, 9 PT's, 8 Epidurals, 3 trigger point inj, 1 Facet Block, 1 Acupuncturist, 3 Chiros and 1 child later, had L4-5 ProDisc placed 9-19-06 by Dr. Janssen in Denver, CO. Facet rhizo March, 2007, November 2007, January 2009
Had healthy baby boy #2 in Dec 2008 with use of some meds during pregnancy and nursing.
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