re: L5-S1 herniated disk

Had an L5 herniation about 15 years ago and couldn't stand up long enough to piss. Had three epidurals and none worked so I had a discectomy and immediate pain relief. About seven years later, had L5 and L4 herniations and just went ahead with another discectomy right away and felt great. I'm always amazed at people that go different routs with herniated discs other than a discectomy and just continue to suffer.