Hey all
So I saw 4 different Back doctors and they say I have 3 herniated discs, a small tear above and below L4/l5 and a major tear at the L4/L5. All Doctors feel I need surgery but I am truly scared. The pain is really bad and sometimes I can not walk seat..... anything. How long does it take for the pain to go away? Almost 3 years now and I feel worst...numbness/tearing/burning in my legs etc...Does a herniated disc ever go away? or will I be like this for life? Also I had a EMG and it says there is nothing wrong with me but all doctors clearly see the 3 herniated disc's. So what gives with the EMG? Does anyone know of any case studies were a EMG is totally wrong? Will I still be in pain for years to come?---------- HELP PLEASE!
Hello!
Go for an MRI and get it reported by an expert radiologist to clear all your doubts for a proper diagnosis. Also go for an examination near a neurosurgeon to help you diagnose it properly.
With lumbar vertebra involved you will have symptoms in your legs.
As you are young follow a proper conservative therapy regime like weight loss, proper foot wear, following ergonomics, exercises to increase the strength of your back muscles, steroid injections, anti inflammatory drugs.
If these do not work you can consider surgery after a second opinion.
Take care!