Update-went to neurologist
Well this was an interesting visit. Just to bring you up to date, a long time ago I had a total knee replacement. My back hasn't been the same since. I complained about this pain in physical therapy f...
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My daughter also suffered from herniated disc and her doctor told her surgery. She was told by the physical Therapist that back surgery is 30 30 30. 30% you will be helped 30% it will remain the same and 30% it will get worse. With those odd, she chose to go to a doctor that specialized in pain management (she is a recovering alcoholic (10 years sober) and needed a doctor who understood additions. She also went to physical therapists. Now, while she is not 100, she is 1000 times better. If you are told you need back surgery 1) get a second opinion, 2)ask for other options to try first and 3)surgery should be the absolute last option.
