text: how do you manage multiple disc herniations and nerve root compression at l1 l4 l5?   sweetie i've had 5 lumbar fusions for herniated discs. i am currently fused from l3-s1 although it did not alleviate all of my pain, it did eliminate the pain that i had down my leg. surgery comes with it's own risks though. you should be under the care of either an orthopedic surgeon or a qualified pain specialist. good luck. i know how painful this is.