severe sciatic pain

[Cazzazara]

I had a microdiscectomy in 1996 and had a lumber disc removed,the a few years later another disc was herniated but that went back leaving a lump in my back.
My job entails alot of walking and cycling which is keeping me fit but to stay in work I have to take permanent pain killers about 8 of each,(Solpadol and Tramadol)and Diazapan 25mg at night, and still I have like an electric shock shooting down my leg,my knee I can hardly bend with pain,added with lower back pain,and pins and needles in my feet.
I would like to know are there any alternative treatments apart from taking all these painkillers every day

[Cazzazara]

To Zak_Han.

Hi thanks very much for answering me,I am now trying a new way instead of taking all these painkillers everyday I have not took any for 2 days now and the pain is no worse than it was when taking the tablets,I am going to try and not take any painkillers unless I am in chronic pain,and I will take your advice and I will try this deep and intensive  acupuncture to see if this works for me.

Thanks again for responding to my message,

[Zak_Han]

Hi ,I'm sorry to know your suffering.

From the information given I would say that you  have suffered what is sometimes called a FBSS. The Soft tissue injuries around your lower back spine area which could have been present before the operation.
As I knew,Deep and intensive acupuncture is best solution for this problem (Note:not general acupuncture). Best wishes!