Harrison, I looked over everything that is on the board concerning discectomies, which included the links you sent me. I've had four opinions for four different doctors, and they all told me the same thing, that is, according to my MRI, X-Rays, and my gerneral good health, that I do not need a ADR, that a properly executed discectomy will work fine. I'm not looking forward to the surgery, but I'm sure would like some relief from some off this pain so I can get back to work and provided for my family. I've had surgery before, and like a lot of people on this board, the hardest thing for me was taking it easy after. But, I plan on following the post op instructions to the letter. I am planning on writing up follow up to the procedure so I can maybe help someone else out. Thanks, Tierney
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1/11/2010 slipped at work
1/15 doctor visit,prescribed steriod pack, no results
1/26 Chiro treatments (8 weeks) no lasting results, $500
4/1 MRI taken, revealed herniated disc at L5/S1, $1000
4/16 first epideral shot, some relief after a few days, lasted 1 week: $3500
5/10 second epideral, no relief at all: $3500
5/24 frst visit to nerosurgeron, recommends discectomy, cost ~ $20,000--workers comp should pay,so far denied due to no witnesses. So far out of pocket-no secondary insurance
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