To have or not to have!

It's not really for me to say as I am not a doctor, but google back pain meds and you will get the idea. A lot of us on here are on two or three or more drugs and patches too to make the pain bearable.

I know pain is subjective, different for everyone, but after having two kids in natural childbirth that doesn't come close to my spinal pain!

You may find that a combination of drugs will help you function better and be more comfortable and avoid an op. Ask for an appointment to the local hospital Pain Clinic?