Hello so I've had back pain on and of for years siatica but  lately it has gotten so bad i cant sleep it wakes me up several times a night . I cant walk far , I cant do any chores I have to wear pads in my knickers due to leaking sorry tmi  it's gotten that bad anyway I got  referred to pain clinic and he was really good not like what I've previously dealt with . I got referred for a mri had that 2 week later follow up apt was 2 week later but got brought forward which I attended yesterday.  Got told I had a bulging disc on my l3 but thier was something else seen but not clear on what so I've now been urgently referred for another mri with contrast.  I stupidly didnt ask any questions and have been worrying since . Oh and im 40 years old