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Go for the operation - my partner has just had surgery for a prolapsed disk having had severe siatica and cronic pain for about 2 months. The operation can be tricky as it is obviously near the siatic nerve but it was all done by laser surgery with only a 3 inch scar at the base of his spine. After 2 weeks post op he is almost pain free. So go for the op. its better than the pain you will forever have.

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  • Guest
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    Pleased to hear your partner is ok, my mum is suffering terribly she has had the injection and that didn't work. She is waiting to have the operation as she can't sit stand sleep or walk. can you give me any info on where the operation was done.

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    i cant believe your partner had the op done so quick! i have been in pain for 22 wks and somedays i cant see any light, i am a dance teacher and have two chilcren, did your partner go private or nhs?i have an appt with a specialist tom ,fingers crossed will get an mri scan, ps ime so glad your partner is better and pain free,

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    • suzanne136
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      I have also had this for 3 months and some days think I can't take this anymore. Waiting for a spinal injection and to see a consultant tried phyio and acupuncture physio said he can't do anything else.......just woke after only 1 and a half hrs sleep took 5 ml of oramorph and 4 mg of diazepam hoping to knock myself out for a few more hrs.all I want is a decent slerp and to wake not in severe pain.....
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