Kendra,
This is a very scary situation. I had L3-4 and L4-5 done and it was the hardest decision I had to make. However, I had no where else to go. I was literally at the end of my rope looking at never working again, losing my house and my life going nowhere. Multi level fusion was not an option and with multi level ADR, I knew I had at least a 60 to 70 percent chance of success.
There is a risk but you have to look at where you would be if you do nothing. If all you have are the bulging discs and no real problem with your facets, then you will more than likely do well. There are many excellent doctors and discs out there.
I wish you God speed in your recovery.
Mark
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L4-5 discectomy 1996
L3-4 discectomy 2007
Maverick L3-4, L4-5 January 08 Stenum
Multiple facet blocks and epidurals
L5-S1 annular tear 8-08 lased with ELD
October 08 back to work
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