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Question on Disc replacement
On the same note as the "Chronic lower back pain" thread...
My lower back has been getting much worse as of late. I have a very hard time getting to sleep, and if I do, I wake up at 0200-0300 because of the pain. It makes any task difficult, and it's hard to sit or stand for over half an hour at a time. I can do things, like lifting and working, but if I do something strenuous, I pay for it with back spasms later. I hate taking any meds, but need them frequently to reduce the pain enough to get to sleep.
I just had another MRI and when compared to last years, My L5 disc was bulging 3mm into my spine, and the MRI now shows it at 9mm. I've been looking into getting the disc replaced, and wanted to ask if anyone here has any experience with either having one replaced, or replacing one?
I've never had any type of surgery, and I'm set to retire from my LEO career in 6 months. To say that going under the knife concerns me is an understatement.
I have an appointment to talk to the surgeon that would do the procedure on Feb 20th, and will be making a decision then on what to do.
Thanks Brothers in advance, GROG
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