I have chronic sciatica. I had an op when I was 12 years old to correct symptoms, then led very active sporty life with only sporadic symptoms.
4 years ago I had to take medical retirement as it came on with a vengence. I've since adapted my life to cope with the pain and leg numbness.
Upshot is, latest scans show protusion at L4/L5 so severe that violent coughing/straining could harm my bladder/bowel nerves to the extent of irreversible damage (catheter etc).
Risk of this is 2% and op could make pain in legs Worse!
Should I be careful and go on as I am, coping with lifestyle and hope protusion doesn't worsen or opt for surgery to prevent future damage but give me more pain?
Don't expect many replies, just hoping maybe someone has had similar situation.
PS. Apparently not brill idea to have surgery on same sight as having it before, just to add to dilemma.
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emmatom · 10/10/2005 11:06
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