Hi jonesie,
I was unable to manage pain and have a life... My life became a constant effort to juggle activity or avoid altogether. Although I'm still doing that juggle, I have more hope post surgery... I can finally stand without being in tons of pain. So nice not to have the numb tiNgling. Sitting still not good.
As for incontinence, I never had that. I do think constipation was a huge issue though that was related to the disc/nerve. That hasn't been confirmed by surgeon though. Post surg I struggled lots with urinary retention. It has just gotten back to normal.
I drove myself crazy reading studies...but after trying every possible rehab option, I got too tired. Hence I took the leap for surgery. Was an agonizing decision for me. Good luck with your decision
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Canadian but not into hockey (even as a woman I'm a shame to the country lol).
Sporadic back problems for yrs.
Severe issues 2013. degenerative disc disease 2013, disc protrusion, mild stenosis. Epidural steroid injections, chiro, massage, accupuncture, too many meds to list, Naturopath, physio, occupational therapy, kinesiologist, counselling...
M6 Artificial disc replacement @l5-s1 Nov 2015, in Canada
June 2016 - still struggling...Physio, accupuncture, massage, counselling...
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