I have just had a medical report back. The specialist says?

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That I have a cracked disc in my neck and 2 prolapsed discs. The odds are not good if they operate, infact it could make things worse, a whole lot worse, What would you do? let them operate and hope for the best, or put up with the pain, its bearable and I can still move around, obviously I have worse days than others. The thought of not being able to move terrifies me, and thats how I may wake up after the op. My friends tell me that any chance is better than none. Thanks to all who answer. xx

Answers:
I have lived with back pain due to a car accident for the passed 27 yrs. Doctors told me the risk of operating was high and I chose not to go for it. It sounds to me that the risks could be too high. If you still have relatively good function then I would take this time to find other ways to treat your back problems. There are some really good natural treatments that may help in pain management and even give the bone a chance to heal to some degree. Don't rule out the surgery but use it as a last resort if it gets worse and starts to really effect your ability to function.

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