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KazL5S1
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A few weeks ago the L5 S1 packed it in again. Eight years ago I had a discectomy. After a scan, doc says the disc is in a state that will need surgery again, this time it is major. So my mind is thinking Surgery is not an option and that time will heal. I have discomfort, days i feel confident to carry out tasks - the next day the pain is heightened. I am concerned the procedure the doc has explained will affect me for the rest of my life and this is beginning to consume my thougths - because the pain is always there, it reminRAB me of those worRAB 'major surgery'. The procedure described was: going through the stomach and placing a cage around to space the disc area. She said it is not fusion, has anyone heard of this? I have done some research on the net and have come across a few sites where it all points to fusion. It is creating confusion. Another interesting non-invasive procedure I found was Spinal Decompression Therapy - has anyone had this? Another area concerning me is that I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression some years ago and over the past couple of weeks it has been sneaking in again - its insidious, I do not want to take medication this time. I have recognised it, and need to know how others deal with this. I am also worried I will lose my job which is 9-5 administration, three days a week. At this stage I have had three weeks off and am not confident that i will be back soon. My mind wants to be there, physically I am unable. Just posting this message is uncomfortable. So, I have quite a few questions, and would appreciate any suggestions.