Question
I had an MRI, it showed 2 discs separated significantly and the jelly has "escaped" and three other discs are herniated.  For some reason about every two months or so it becomes severely painful, I can't walk, sit, stand, etc, I go to the hospital and they give me shots of a muscle relaxer and pain medicine, after about a week of rest and meds it basically goes away for a while.  One doctor wants to do surgery now, when it doesn't hurt, another tells me she would wait until I can't walk at all and it doesn't come back with the meds, which way would be the best? I know this could be serious and the loss of normal function can be lost at any time, I don't want to keep going through that pain but I don't want to rush into surgery.  What is your opinion?

Answer
Dear AllExperts User:

Here is an update on the petition project I emailed you about previously.  A few changes were needed to correct and clarify the petition, requiring me to restart using a new one.  The means that everyone who signed needs to resign the new form which is located at http://www.petitiononline.com/ajb2/petition.html

There really seems to be a good deal of support for this initiative to clean up misinformation about chiropractic in the most widely used career sourcebook for students.

Please visit the site, review the new petition and add your support.  I also am asking everyone to contact as many friends and family members as possible to get the message out either by emailing them directly or passing a message on to distribution lists and discussion forums.  I am certain that health professionals, students and smart consumers would appreciate learning more about this subject and join us.  If enough attention is raised I am confident we can make a difference and get this fixed!

Thank you again for your support,
Allen Botnick DC BA