The appendix has to come out!There is no choice!It is kind of rotted what is left of ot but hurts all the time like I have a burning lemon size thing there.I can't wait to get it out.I was talking to my old dr the other night.She is a christian and we have kept in touch since I had to leave her.I think inflammation and such has to do with the sciatica and will see once it is removed.I just thrawted an attack of diverticulitis.My cleanses will start in Sept.hopefully.I feel the prayers from the prayer forum for my leg has been better today.Love,Dot.