I can sympathize with you. I had a diffused L5/SI. Started with oral meds, the original Dr. diagnosed it as bursitis (sp?). When pain started getting worse with shooting pain down my left leg he sent me to a pain clinic. Had two epidurals. I am a pastor, spent a lot of time visiting people and laying on the floor. I could stand and I could lay down, could not sit. On my third visit for epidural, the Dr. heard me coming down the hall. Said is sounded like a horse. I was getting foot drop. I was referred to a surgeon. Since I was only 2 hours from Birmingham, AL. (1995), I went to the back guy in Dr. Anderson's group (The folks who treat all the pro athletes). Dennis Rodman had just been in the day before I went in. After a ton of tests, mri, bone scans and a mylogram, they finally decided the best course was a lamonectomy and discectomy. That was in January 1996. I began lifting in 2007. I have not had any major problems since the surgery. I am very careful when I lift, however. I am very form conscious. I am with JP, get to the best doctor you can find.
Just reread this post, sorry for the rambling all over the place, guess I need to head to bed.
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