Colleen
have you tried talking to the Dr's (D.O.'s) at the Pain Clinic in Sheboigen (sp?), Wisconsin. Look up the # in information - my sister had to have surgery and they gave her all the information about bulging discs, even more than her neurologist did. Please call them, they always return calls and I believe they will have some good answers for you...what have you got to loose!! Blessed Be!