Thank-you both I was pretty sure my left side was problematic, going by symptoms. I am definitely going to be cautious, more-so this time around. I faintly remember hearing that the discs above and below the surgical site would have more strain on them, but back then I tossed that thought aside. Now I know from experience. I did NOT think it would go bad this quickly, it's not like I do a lot of jarring physical activity. I definitely don't want to repeat this scenario, so surgery is MY last choice, for sure.


I also have a neurologist now, as I have some sort of neuropathy/abnormal EMG/NCVs/etc. So I'll be getting the report to him as well to see if he has any input.