Opinions of Spine surgery

Posted by kathymj @kathymj, Aug 30 8:11pm

I was told to have a surgery called
PARTIAL FACETECTOMY FORAMINOTOMY
for SCIATICA pain and numbness in the left leg and foot, (actually both legs) Has anyone had this? It is for a pinched nerve from degenerative disc at L5 - SI.

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robinc1 | @robinc1 | Aug 30 8:26pm

Surgery only as a last resort!

kathymj | @kathymj | Aug 30 9:44pm

In reply to @robinc1 "Surgery only as a last resort!" + (show)

I agree and I said I would never do a spine surgery. I’m 80 also. But my legs are in so much pain and numb. I’ve done so many injections. Medications.
I’ve research sciatica and finding exercises. I e all received a new brace today but have not tried it. It’s a NOORO goes around lower hip and another attached brace goes on upper leg.
Will try it and respond about it
Also starting ginger poultice patch on lower back.
I am hesitant. But he says only a one inch incision. And scraping

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 31 7:34am

@kathymj, I'm not sure if you have heard about Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) but it might be worth checking into to see if it might help. There is another discussion on MFR.
-- Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) for treating compression and pain
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/myofascial-release-therapy-mfr-for-treating-compression-and-pain/
Also, you might want to scan through the list of discussions and comments by other members who have experience with a Foraminotomy procedure - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/?search=Foraminotomy

kathymj | @kathymj | Sep 3 9:14am

In reply to @johnbishop "@kathymj, I'm not sure if you have heard about Myofascial Release Therapy (MFR) but it might..." + (show)

I am researching MFR it sounds like great alternative to surgery.
I cancelled the surgery. Feel so much better with that decision.
Thank you for all the info. This site is unbelievable