i have had chronic low back pain ever since a head on collision i was involved in back in 2007 after numerous MRIs XRays pain block shots i am now to the point of facing surgery and im very nervous i am a 29 year old mother whos never had back surgery i am wondering about this severing the nerves around my spine, i am trying to find reviews of people whos had this done or talk with a doctor that knows what this is about thank you ,..Kristin
Dear-thanks for using our service and understand your situation. It is very hard to decide undergoing back surgery. We always recommend the patient to start with physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, pain medication, epidural block and the last option, surgery. You need to get at least 2 opinions of the benefits vs the risks of surgery. If your pain is severe and not responding to non-invasive surgery and your medical specialist recommend surgery, you should consider that, because you are young and the recovery is better at your age. I hope that my advice has been helpful. Chat Doctor.