[Vivi_Fruit]

Hello, all. Hoped to never be posting here, but here I am.

According to an MRI about four years ago, my back is pretty shot. I've got some bulging/herniated discs around L4 and L5-S1 w/ spinal stenosis, arthritis and possibly DDD. The thing is, I have no pain or weakness. Zip. Never have. I DO have some tingling in the feet and legs. The idea of surgery scared me at the time. I was referred to a surgeon, who said I'd probably "be fine" with some PT...and I was, for years.

This year, however, the tingling and strange sensations have become somewhat more pronounced. This morning, I woke up with tingling thighs and my saddle area somewhat numb, which, quite frankly, freaked the hell out of me. Bowel and bladder control are both fine.

I've got a neuro appointment next week for other issues. What should I do? Should I mention this?