Hi..I'm Mel. i'm 30. i was diagnosed with lumbar disc bulge 2 years ago at L5-S1 level with minimal impingement on a nerve root (MRI). At that time i had backache and occasional numbness in my left leg which resolved after about 2 weeks. subsequently there'd be bad days when i have those symptoms and good days when i'm symptom- free, and i can manage without any medication. However lately it bothers me that my bad days are more frequent with more bothering symptoms such as pins and needle in both legs and feet, sharp pain down my buttock and legs. sometimes my feet feels numb and cold. i cant stand sitting or driving for more than 10mins. my doctor advised for a repeat MRI but didn't elaborate further. is this worrying? am i going to have some permanent nerve damage soon? my doctor only said that i will have to live with some neuropraxia (i hope this is true because from my understanding neuropraxia is temporary and may resolve) but is that it? please tell me what should i expect and where will this disease bring me further. is surgical management the best option for me now? thank you.