I am a 38 year old male, none-smoker, I have a lower L5 herniated disk, I have extreme chronic pain, numbness, and pressure in both legs and feet, erectile dysfunction and chronic fatigue. I have been told these systems are related to the herniated disk. I have tried chiropractors and cortisone shots but my symptoms have continued to worsen in the last 3 1/2 years. I think surgery is my only other option. Are there other medical issues which could be causing these symptoms I should look into before deciding on surgery?