I have sciatica in my right leg. In 2011 I had it in my left leg and had surgery, because of nerve compression toward my lower spine. I had an MRI yesterday because of intense pins-and-needles pain in my right leg. I saw my PCP today. He said that there was compression near L5/L6. I'm having surgery in late May. My surgeon in 2011 is my surgeon for this one. I would trust her with my life. I AM trusting her with my spine, actually.