This is actually an old injury for me, and i have been in pain for 10 years. 5 years ago i went through a really bad period and went through several dedicated rehabs, epidurals, tens unit, etc and did not receive any relief. I too was ready to end it all at that time. i started doing yoga and exercises at the time and got in better shape. i lost my insurance at that time and did not really receive much education concerning this procedure because i was pushed (rightly so) to try all other avenues. I have not been back to a doctor in 5 years because of the insurance thing. I guess i accepted the level of pain i have been in as better than what it was, and that i would have it the rest of my life. I am tired of it though, and am really feeling discouraged that it is taking me so long to finish school because i cant sit and concentrate, prevented from being as active as i like and when i do surf, etc i hurt for wks. My main problem is the nerve pain down the legs, and from what i understand this procedure mainly helps that sort of pain. Thanks for the info and experiences.. i would like to hear from more, if there are more people out there.

thanks

edited: yes it is in the L4-5 area.

Edited: 10/14/2006 at 05:44 AM by saltylass