Surgery?

[Awolf28]

I have a bulging L5 - S1 that has been causing problems for just over a year now. I've had 4 epidurals, and have been taking pain pills daily. About 6 month ago I started getting really bad upper back spasms, I had an MRI, CT Scan, and Ultra Sound that all came back clear. I got another epidural about a month ago and the back spasms went away (they are starting to come back as the epidural is wearing off). I've done physical therapy as well, which helped my flexibility, but didn't take away any of the pain.

Should I consider surgery? I'm 26 years old so I have the conflicting feelings of "I'm too young, I don't need to have that kind of surgery," and "I'm too young to have these problem affecting my life, I need to do something about it."

What do ya'll think?

[talkingtoolbox]

Just had the surgery          June           You can expect to be down for at least 5 months if not more but ask a surgen who will explain the extreme warnings Loss of bladder and bowel ect                  The recovery goes fast if you are dedicated to your physical therepy

Stabilize!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! before and after                                                                pilates beginner program will help           do your nuro checks      walk on heels ???        walk on toes        ???????              GOOD LUCK

[Zak_Han]

Trying inversion table may be good idea for you.

"I've done physical therapy as well, which helped my flexibility"   I don't think it's better option,anyway,you should go to see local reputable doctor for second opinion.

Best wishes!