In 1974 at 24 years old, i fell and cracked 2 discs in my lower spine. The discs traveled into the spinal collom, pinching the syatic nerve. When i started losing feeling in my foot and right leg they x-rayed at the hospital, and found the damage. I had emergency sergury the next day. They removed the 2 discs and fused the spine. I am walking today because of that sergury, and am pain free to this day. My case was very severe and i could have been paralized if i had waited longer. I still have a drop foot and wear a brace on it, but the pain is totally gone. I know sergury is scary, but so is being in constant pain. I would really sit and talk to the doctors, and have them list the pros, and cons, including the risks involved especialy if you have other medical issues. hope this helps, good luck
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