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Old 03-06-2022, 02:22 PM
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I have had compressed disks for numerous years and the pain has recently had gotten worse. However, I can still golf twice a week although uncomfortable and sometimes sharp pain. Painkillers and several epidurals have not helped. A neurosurgeon has suggested getting a laminectomy which I am considering but am concerned that I could be worse off after surgery and perhaps should just be happy to be able to golf even with some pain. I am in relatively good health for my age (late 70's).

If you have had this surgery, I would appreciate any comments and/or suggestions.
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I had it done about 30 years ago. My pain went away, but I am not sure the surgery was the reason. But, if the MRI shows a disc pressing on the sciatic nerve, I would have the surgery. Epidurals are a waste of time. Chiropractic stretching of the spine is also a waste of time. My opinion.