herniated disc L-5

[crazytrcker]

i have the l-5 disc herniated out in the middle they say it is hitting off the nerves running down my legs which they say is causing my numbness and tingling in my legs and feet is there any kind of surgery that can help  ive tried therapy , injections  clueless on what to do next

[crazytrcker]

thank you for your support this disc has given me so much trouble because its effecting my work home life.and they say ive come down with a case of general anxiety and depression and my family dr seems to be more worried about this than my back    huh

[Mollyrae]

Hello crazytrcker and welcome to the Pain Forum.

ChronicPain is right. There are a few different options for you. First and foremost is to listen to your Doctor. I'm sure that he has discussed options with you as you have a diagnosis.

I have had many back problems. Some relating to you and my option was Surgery. There is also another web site that may help you called " Spine Universe". This may give you information needed to make your decision.

What does your Doctor recommend?

Please take care and I hope you find the answers you're looking for.

Mollyrae

[ChronicPain1]

There are numerous surgeries for disc problems, as I'm in a similar boat. Let me ask you, does your toe ache? I have lower back pain/burning into my buttocks and throbbing achy pain in my big toe of my left foot.

http://www.webmd.com/back-pain/tc/herniated-disc-surgery

There are things called: Fusion, Laminectomy, Foraminotomy, Artifical Disc Replacement and more. Try checking different websites, many explain the procedures.

There's a video here that may help you understand:

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/herniated-disc/treatment-options-a-lumbar-herniated-disk