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Hi 8 weeks of leg pain and back pain, had back pain for yrs. After paying for a MRI scan found I had a herniated disc at L4. One Dr said it was my hip another just gave me muscle relaxants. Was so much better but doing things I shouldn`t have so now back to square one and worse. Been seeing a Physio and she recomends surgery, which I don`t want. Have read about keyhole is this effective?
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arlene77671 morning_74
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Hi, don't know if you are in the U.K. But I can't see them doing surgery straight away, they would try more conservative methods first like epidural injections. I am waiting to see a neurologist for my back but have already refused injections once. I really hope you get it sorted as I know exactly what pain you are suffering x
morning_74 arlene77671
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arlene77671 morning_74
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The last surgeon I saw that offered injections said it would be very painful with little chance of it working! I know no two people are the same but if you look into it you will see lots of people have said it hasn't made any difference. I let my problems go on and on and now have lots of things going on including an infection that nobody found and has healed on the nerve root. I found hot packs help slightly if the pain gets too bad. Take care of yourself x
grahammolyneux arlene77671
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The injections are ok as long as you are completely relaxed and believing that they are going to work. If you are tensed then its not pleasant. I have had them and they do give relief but lasts only about 8 weeks for me
arlene77671 grahammolyneux
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Hi I think my problem is I had a bad experience with epidural during childbirth, I have had the back problems for so long now it won't help me. I now have ddd with modic endplate changes and foraminal narrowing and also had infection that healed on the nerve root. I get pain on walking but am willing to put up with that as long as needed to avoid surgery and the risk of making things worse.
alison80889 morning_74
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Hi,I went to my GP yesterday because I have been in constant pain I have had two hydrocortisone injections in my back that hasn't worked.
I have spoke to my G P who has referred me back too the hospital to see a orthopaedic physiotherapist to help me with the pain.
Haven't read about keyhole surgery.It could be worth thinking about.
Been in constant pain for 3 years. Good luck.
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