herniated discs

ODIE

i have lower back pain for almost 12yrs now ,but I've had intense pain for 6months . i have pain with spasms a little burning, stiffness, pain when walking too. sitting hurts alot. lying down hurts to turn & get up. my mri shows L3-L4 disc desiccation & degenerative disc with bulging says narrowed to 9mm , L4 -L5 same & narrowed 8mm , L5-S1 same thecal sac measures 7mm , L5 nerve roots ,S1 nerve roots mess up. i had therapy, muscle relaxant, pain pills, heat pad, creams all kinds, tens therapy, brace . i went to a neurosurgeon whos sending me to get a shot ,but he says i need surgery but not that little one. im getting the shot ,but sacred that it won't help.anyone can help?

http://www.spine-health.com/conditions/herniated-disc/lumbar-herniated-disc

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Liz

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scottfelten

I also am new to the site and have asked a question more than a week ago and no one answered. I hope you have better luck.

Scott

Liz

I replied yo your thread myself, No one on the forum is medically qualified to advice on am MRI but there are guidelines that I posted as well as information on how to navigate the site.

http://www.spine-health.com/forum/pain/lower-back-pain/herniated-discs-0#comment-376791