Hello all!

After almost a year of no progress from conservative treatments, my pain doc and ortho have agreed that the next step is discography (and then total disc arthroplasty). I had it scheduled, but due to the high cost of the procedure, I've had to postpone. I now have the money, but am wondering if it's worth to do now since chances are the surgery will be much more out of my financial range. At 21, I'm making 7.50 an hour and putting myself through school, so back surgery isn't exactly affordable. Will the results of my discography last? Or if I have to wait another year before surgery, will I have to have another one? I'd like to have the discogram done now so I can finally be at ease knowing where the problem is and if I need one or two levels replaced. Looking up discography on the internet hasn't shown me a whole lot, so I'm hoping some of you with experience can help! Thanks!!

HerniatedDisc