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Had the pinched sciatic nerve condition due to a herniated disc several years ago. Felt like a major charlie horse on the outside of the thigh...gradually worsened until I lost feeling in several toes. Constant agony and at the worst I was taking 3 oxys every two hours and it wasn't dulling the pain. And I have an extremely high pain threshold.
After four months of this (bed-ridden and unable to function)...I went for an MRI, then consulted with a neuro-surgeon who recommended the surgery. I opted for it.
Had the surgery done. Took about another month of physio to recuperate.
Haven't had a relapse since. I get the occasional twinge that lasts a short while but goes away.
There are risks with the surgery, of course. The surgeon went through them all with me so I knew what I was facing. But since I couldn't function the way I was...the surgery was a no-brainer (at least for me).
My advice if going with the surgery...make sure you get a surgeon who's been doing the procedure a very long time and completely knows his stuff. I'd have it done again if the condition returns (which they say is a high probability at some point).
Good luck. Sciatica is a doosh...I know what you're goin' through.
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