Hello from Ireland, low back pain last 6 years

[Ckelly]

Hey Cillian here from Ireland new to the site

summary 6 years of lower back pain

started late 2005 did well with pain due to excellent core, but gotten worse since 2009 then esi and no pain again till 2011 and xray says bone spurs on l5-S1 with little disc left and what is left is now in my cord causing left leg pain and numbness now for the last 8 weeks i got to admit i found it funny as first but so getting bored of it

told adr is the way to go for me but to be honest scared as hell as what to do, 28 now just want to be pain free dont mind loosing movement as i know my sport days are well behind me sad to say just want to be able to function as a man and not a waste of space in a bed

so big shout out to you guys from IRELAND

[Justin]

Hey Cillian,

Welcome to the Spine Patient Society.

I'm so sorry you are dealing with spine issues. However, you are in good company...there are many Spine Patients here that have successfully crossed the bridge into feeling good again. Feel free to ask questions, connect with others and share your experience with us.

I've to run out the door, but I wanted to first welcome you to the site.

[Cindylou]

Hey Cillian, Welcome to Spine Patient Society! Glad you found us, but sorry for all the pain you have been in. You are among good company here, as Justin stated. A lot of folks on here who have been battling the chronic pain demon for a good while now. Hope we can help you. Make yourself at home and check out all the different forums. There is a wealth of information here. Cindylou

[Ckelly]

Hey Cillian, Welcome to Spine Patient Society! Glad you found us, but sorry for all the pain you have been in. You are among good company here, as Justin stated. A lot of folks on here who have been battling the chronic pain demon for a good while now. Hope we can help you. Make yourself at home and check out all the different forums. There is a wealth of information here. Cindylou

Hey nice one cindylou, yeah i try not think of it to much as it messes with the head just fingers crossed if or when i do the surgery that i dont need up in life long pains that is my major worry and if i am honest i would give up movement in my back for no more pain if that makes any sense

but thanks for the kind words as we say "gur raibh maith agat"

Cillian

[Cindylou]

Hey nice one cindylou, yeah i try not think of it to much as it messes with the head just fingers crossed if or when i do the surgery that i dont need up in life long pains that is my major worry and if i am honest i would give up movement in my back for no more pain if that makes any sense

but thanks for the kind words as we say "gur raibh maith agat"

Cillian

"....I would give up movement in my back for no more pain if that makes any sense." Yes, Ckelly, it makes perfect sense. Again, Cindylou