Back Surgery Advice Please
By CrystalRae
@crystalrae (91)
United States
June 1, 2016 3:26pm CST
So I have had herniated disks since I was 13. I am now 22 and my disk is pinching the root of my sciatic nerve. I have had to stop working till I can get the surgery done but I have 3 months left before my child is due.
I have never had surgery and I am freaking out. The doctors say the surgery could help or make it worse. Everyone I have talked to that has herniated disks have never got surgery and can't give me any advice or insight of what to expect.
Can someone please help!
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@Shavkat (139702)
• Philippines
4 Jun 16
@crystalrae I guess the condition is really serious. That's the best thing we can have to refrain from being paralyzed.
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@crystalrae (91)
• United States
2 Jun 16
When I was in high school they said I was too young to get the surgery cuz it only last 15 years but now i am having trouble bending or lifting anything its painful to even move they said I will be paralyzed within the next year or two if i don't get the surgery
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@KristenH (33381)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
1 Jun 16
I had back surgery when I was 12 for scoliosis. I had to wear a back brace during junior high, in which I hated it. I do have the rod in my back to this day with some wear and tear. That caused my lower back pain for the past 2 years. I wish I can help you out. But just relax and trust in your doctors. Ask for a 2nd opinion if you have to. 
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