Surgery On My Back Help

Question

Ok well my lower back has been bothering me for about 3 months and its hard for me to straiten my left leg strait and i have been to the doctor 3 TIMES and they finally took an ex-ray on my last visit and now he called this morning saying he needs me in there thursday because he dident like the looks of my ex-rays.Does this mean im going to have to get surgey on my back.

And i dont know if this helps but two years ago i had surgery on my left hip due to a fractured growth plate.

Answer 1

Don't be afraid , go to your doctor and let him explain to you what is wrong with your back , and  why surgery is necessary  , and if there is  an  alternative treatment .

Answer 2

If they do want to do surgery, get a second opinion and ask for a MRI, x-rays aren't always able to show exactly what is wrong. Also see if physical therapy is something that may help before doing surgery.

I've had surgery twice to repair ruptured disks about 6 yrs apart. Both times I woke up with no pain after the surgeries. I know I'm in the minority re: back surgery but it work for me.