Fluke/Tog

[unclegary47]

As the man said if you don't have back problems it's very hard to understand. Have been dealing with L4, L5 problems 30 years +. Sometimes something simple as a sneeze brings me to my knees. If I lay down immediately for a couple minutes and relax it works. Otherwise it's Aleve, motrin, naprosan etc,etc. My most recent episode had lingered for 2 weeks before I had to go see Dr. I feel for you pal. Best of luck.

Good Fishin UNC

[bulletbob]

Back problems are a drag. Typically, if Aleve and stuff like that actually help, you are one of the luckier ones.. Disc problems can sometimes be fixed with surgery, but sadly the "failure rate" is very high.. My own surgeon has told me that my level of disability would be the same with or without surgey, and that I should avoid it if at all possible.. I have for about 10 years.. Many people are worse post surgery..
I can still walk ok, get around well, work, FISH, and I don't have cancer or heart problems, so why bitch?.. We all deal with some physical or mental issue sometime.[Mostly mental problems here on NJF,lol] You live your life and move on, just deal with it, and keep a good positive outlook.
When it keeps one from fishing , THEN you can bitch about it..
PS,,Watch out pulling anchors, slippery decks, heavy coolers etc.. You never know, and if your back really goes bad far from shore in heavy slop, you are in a world of hurt... bob

[shrimpman steve]

Depends on the surgery. I had a laminnectomy 15 years ago to clean up l4 andl5. Best thing I ever did. On the other hand I would stay away from fusion.

[MVP]

Bob

Wishing you the best of luck going forward. Hopefully you will find a treatment plan that will relieve your pain