I had a disc slip at L4/L5 in 2009 and had it shaved off. I've dealt with scar tissue pain ever since. I fell again in 2016 and have been dealing with a lot of pain last few years. I now have L4/L5 S1 issues. With the L5 S1 pinching my left leg goes numb if I walk or stand too long. They want to put pins and screws or a titanium brace in my L4/L5 but I am waiting until I absolutely can't stand it any more. I've had three different opinions so far and may go for one more.
I can't take oxy's or the like, they make me sick in the stomach. And I really have to watch taking the Ibuprophen (NSAIDs) because my kidney function goes bonkers if I take a lot. They made me quit taking Cymbalta because of my kidneys.
I certainly can't do what I could do 10 years ago and it sucks.
Last edited by Skankhunt42; 08/05/20.
