I just found your post. I have been reading about discectomy, herniated discs, etc., and what you wrote is the same thing happened to me. I am 23, and couple days ago I have been diagnosed (from MRI) with disc extrusion (which is herniated disc i think, english is my second language). 4 months ago is the first time i felt pain in my back. 3 months ago i banded down to pick up something from the floor and i just fall on my knees, just like that. 2 months afterwards the pain started going down through my left leg. I think that first happened on my soccer game when I felt like i pulled something in my hip or so. I want able to sleep, I couldnt be sitting for longer period. Then like a month ago it was hurting so bad that I was crying how bad it was :'( I consider myself as someone who can take a lot of pain, but this was something intolerable. But 10 days ago, on new years eve, it just stopped, it doesnt hurt at all. Well, a little bit, but I still dont have my normal functions, i cannot run or do anything. I just cannot pull my left leg up.
So can you please tell me what happened to you after you posted this? I would really appreciate it. Doctor said that it would be good to do a surgery, so I am looking what my best options are.
Thank you.
Regards,

Marko