Thanks all for of your replies. I am scared to do any surgery because my 7 epidurals have controlled my (acute) pain (but not my numbness). I am also afraid of the damage that the epidural material might be causing, but to be honest, I am more afraid that surgery might create more and new complications.
I guess in reality I am a big chicken to do anything. After reading about folks who are in constant pain, and people who have more problems post op I am frozen by indecision. I know that it is just a matter of time before something bad will happen, but......
It is really helpful to read the reality of what has and is happening to others as I struggle with what do.
Many thanks and Godspeed.
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