Kimmy~
My dad was experiencing a lot of pain on his sciatic nerve and went to the doctor. They told him he had ruptured discs, arthritis in his back, and something else...but he can barely stand up for 10 minutes. He's tried the epidural and physical therapy...after that there's only one option: surgery. He's seeing the surgeon in July.
I don't think surgery would be a bad thing...they've come a long way with technology and improved their techniques...some people say surgery is the best thing they could've ever done...but of course there are some who didn't benefit from it.
I wish you the best of luck with this. When I watch my dad it saddens me to see him in that much pain...and I can only imagine your pain as well...
Safe hugs.
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