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<blockquote data-quote="Lothlorien" data-source="post: 267392" data-attributes="member: 1024"><p>He should probably have another MRI. A bulging disc shouldn't cause that much pain. Most people have bulging discs and go on with no pain or symptoms whatsoever. If he is in that much pain, it may have herniated. OR he may have spinal stenosis that is pinching down on the nerve, resulting in what's called radiculopathy. If it is severe enough that a few epidurals didn't help, then surgery is NECESSARY, not really optional, because if let go, damages the nerve to the point he will be wheelchair-bound. This is what my mother in law is facing right now and is having this surgery in two weeks. It's a common surgery and is not quite as invasive as having discectomy. Basically they shave the arthritic area that is encroaching on the nerve. Recovery time fairly short. If he needs the surgery, have him go for a second opinion and get references.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lothlorien, post: 267392, member: 1024"] He should probably have another MRI. A bulging disc shouldn't cause that much pain. Most people have bulging discs and go on with no pain or symptoms whatsoever. If he is in that much pain, it may have herniated. OR he may have spinal stenosis that is pinching down on the nerve, resulting in what's called radiculopathy. If it is severe enough that a few epidurals didn't help, then surgery is NECESSARY, not really optional, because if let go, damages the nerve to the point he will be wheelchair-bound. This is what my mother in law is facing right now and is having this surgery in two weeks. It's a common surgery and is not quite as invasive as having discectomy. Basically they shave the arthritic area that is encroaching on the nerve. Recovery time fairly short. If he needs the surgery, have him go for a second opinion and get references. [/QUOTE]
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