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Hi Everyone,

I'm brand new to this group and I'm hoping I can get some

support, ideas, etc.

I have a herniated disc (L5-S1). I've had it for atleast 17yrs w/o much

trouble. Until June of 07. I had so much pain that I could barely walk.

I went to my orthopedic surgeon who gave me pain meds and a cortisone

shot. Majority of my pain is not in my back...its in my left hip/leg.

I went to see a spinal surgeon who recommended phsyical therapy and

Eppedural steroid injections in my back. I've had 3 and still no

relief. Somedays are better than others. I work in an office and the

continous standing/sitting is very painful. I have an appt with another

spinal surgeon for a 2nd opinion. Surgery may be my only option!

Physical therapy was extremely costly and I've been doing alot of

exercises at home.

I'm 48 yrs old and somedays I feel like I'm 80. Its hard to get out of

bed and just be mobile. My husband is supportive to a point but I guess

unless you have back issues its hard to understand how bad I feel

sometimes.

I'd like to see my options for surgery. I'm not quite sure what type it

would be. Or anything like recovery time, etc.

Thank you for listening.

Daina