Hi! I miss you guys and neglected to tell anyone I was leaving. I have had back issues for many years. Even though I had movers it was all just too much for my spine. Looking a L 2,3 this time as my Right leg stopped working. So glad that the ER is only .2 of a mile from mri is Friday.
Sorry you are going through that pain. There are several procedures available to relieve pain these days. Thankfully!! With little intrusion, they can remove a disc, too. I have been thru that and more. My brother, Chuck, one sister, and a friend of a friend. We share info to help each other.
I've been avoiding things like fusing or having any metal put in my spine. Lot of PT. Doctor I had in ER was surprised if never had a shot in my back. I think they we too busy using cortisone in my knee, shoulder and hip. I'll find out more soon. Finally got my TV hooked up this morning.
I've avoided fusing so far, also. Cortisone will be regulated to not overwhelm and turn off your glands production of it's own adrenaline. But, it has been very affective at reducing inflammation of the nerves. Chuck had one shot 6 months ago and has done very well since! Me, too.