Karen
I have same disk injury with same symptoms down left leg and into foot. I will be having surgery soon. The only pain meds that help me are Vicodin. I take two every 4 to 6 hours and it does help relieve most of the pain and takes the edge off, but it can be habit forming and is a heroin diritive so be careful if you have an addictive personality. I stopped taking it for about a month. I have had symptoms for over 3 months now. My orthopedic Dr. suggested I stop taking them for the addictive reason but I decided the pain isn't worth having anymore when I knew I could take something for it. It makes me a better human being because the pain is unbearable for so long. Look into getting the VICODIN. Hope it works for you!