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Old 10-21-2008, 05:04 AM
Alastair Alastair is offline
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What you need to do, is to get MRI x-ray done and see if it really is a disc problem or if it's osteoarthritis. Get the facts and evidence in front of you, and then think about making a decision.

If this flares up only every three or four months than I would say that you are in no way ready to surgery, and the medication helps at the same time, then wait.

Do remember that the surgery is non-reversible and not every surgery is a success. Also you need to be with the best surgeons available to you in your area.
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Alastair
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