I agree
I agree with Vicki, if the disc is dead (DDD) it needs replacing as long as it's causing the your pain. If you wait too long you can cause damage to the end plates of the vertabrates and than possibly ADR will not be an option and fusion is your fix. These are my thoughts, I'm obviously not a doc. I would recommend you send your info (MRI, x rays etc.) off to several surgeons for their opinion along with an in depth discussion about your symptoms. This will help you with your decision.
Best of luck!
Dean
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44 yo
Very active until major back problems Nov2010
PT
Massage, chiro
4 shots, no relief
Ct, 3mri's
all activities stopped, day by day
DDD @ L5 S1
Examined by 3 surgeons,
Consulted with 2 out of country surg, all reco ADR
Surgery Oct. 26, 2012 by Dr. Bouchard, Pro Disc L
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