L5/S1 microdiscectomy/lumbar decompression
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I had the above op 6 days ago following 4 months of agonising sciatic pain. I was discharged the day after and although the op site has been sore, I have taken only paracetamol since the op. I am continuing on the Gabapentin, but on a much reduced dose,until I have seen the surgeon this coming week. I was told that I could still expect some sciatic pain becasue of the operation as the extruded disc material was removed from around the nerve root and this would have irritated the sciatic nerve. However I have had no sciatic pain down the leg/foot - just a tight sort of pulling in the back of my leg on occasion. I get a tingling 'pain' at the base of the spine going into the buttock when I lie on my back. And my right foot/toes are numb. Early days I know but I am hoping that all these symptoms will eventually go as it all settles down. Can anyone identify with my experience? Am remaining positive.
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craig07920 lulu08847
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Hey Lulu,
Just wanted to write a word of hope and encouragement, that what you've been through sounds awful and I do believe that you are going to get fit again and through this tough time. I've had back pain to a lesser degree which thanks to God hasn't needed surgery or anything and grateful for that, but it has still stopped me from working and got me so down - so I know words can't describe how hard things must have been for you, but I do believe God heals and that there is hope and a pain free life ahead for you. Really hoping and praying for that today, was trying to send you a link to a healing prayer but it wasn't letting the message go through with it unfortunately.
Take care and hang in there - thinking of you,
?Craig