Herniated Discs and Discectomies
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If you live with herniated spinal discs and have had or plan to have surgery such as discectomies, this group is for you. Support one another and talk about expectations, coping skills, and different treatment options.
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ohheyitsjackie
13d
34/f/USA and 1 week post op from L4/L5 micro discectomy. The leg pin was luckily an immediate relief and the first few days was mostly stiff, sore and mild pains in comparison to before surgery.
yesterday I pushed myself a little too far activity wise and today I had a sudden pins&needles in my toes, elevated pain in my low back and lightly down my hamstring, which based a full blown PTSD panic attack!
reading a few posts before sharing my own I know that it’s a long bumpy and windy road of recovery with various symptoms and severities and hope this group will keep me grounded while I continue to heal physically and emotionally.
Beth84
1m
I’m new to the group! 37/f w/ lumbar microdiscectomy to L5/S1 done on May 6th, 2022. History of back issues, but nothing that ever required surgery (I did PT 15 years ago). I’m a runner, too (obviously, not currently).
I had sudden onset pain/numbness with foot drop that began 4/10/22- MRI showed large disc bulge and with foot drop, they had me in surgery less than a month later.
I definitely was not prepared for the recovery and only took 2 weeks off work (I work from home), but am now on my 3rd week off with lingering numbness and pain. I know this is fairly normal.
My question for you all: We’re you prepared for the amount of recovery/time off from work before surgery? I’m obviously frustrated with my slow recovery, but I feel like I wasn’t able to manage expectations with my employer beforehand. I’m curious- what was your suggested leave time from work? They kind of let you determine that on your own here with minimum of 2 weeks off suggested.
Thanks!