Day 6 after L4/L5 Microdiscectomy Lumbar Back Surgery for Slipped Herniated Disc
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- This is day 6 after having L4/L5 Microdiscectomy Lumbar surgery. My reason for filming this is because a friend of mine had the same procedure and I found it incredibly helpful being able to ask questions from his perspective. I hope this helps.
thank you for this informative video from a brother across the pond. I am same age, had exact same procedure yesterday. this is helpful!
Let's Be Logical I’m glad you found it helpful. Hope your recovery is going well
Thank you, for sharing. Appreciate 'your' insight. All the Best...
thanks so much for making this video. it helps in getting to know whether the pain is gone aftr sugery.. thanks again mate
My pleasure, Husien. Glad it helped
Hi Tim, I'm having the same surgery for L4/L5 disc herniation at Salisbury too. I'm just looking forward to not being in pain anymore!
Thanks for the insites, I have just recently had the surgery on 3 discs. I am searching for right ways to keep moving and increasing mobility. I have to say since my surgery on 17FEB2021, today 24MAR2021 I'm having hip and unexplainable foot pain when I wake up. Other than that the previous symtoms are gone. Hope the best for all who are candidates of any surgery.
Hello everyone.. i had L4L5 endoscopic discectomy a month ago.. and ive given two months of off the work and rest. Since then im reading medical articles about everything related with discectomy.. and already see that its not the end, its just the beginning of further problems.. even sometimes i want to cry and wake up from bad dream and asking myself why i didnt read those before. Biggest problem is deflating disc after operation, and 1/3 of patients suffer from facet joint problems or deflated disc blocks nerve holes of vertebral bones later on, and need fusion.. if theres no need for emergency surgery i advise everyone to stick first degree treatment therapies, inflamatories, steroid injections etc, and keep the operation as last resort. Do physio as much as you can and handle pain as much as you can. And believe and remember me, discectomy is not the end, just the beginning of further problems. Edit : i already started to feel lower back and nerve pain at the opposite side of surgery at first month.
Thanks for this. I've been sweating all weekend waiting for my surgery tomorrow. This was reassuring.
I’m glad it helped. Let us know how it goes 👍
How was it man?
3 wks out....surgery fusion.....L4 L5 glad I did it😊
@@sandramurkerson9041how are you faring after 2 years of fusion surgery ?
Thanks - that is a great video. I'm having the surgery next week and was keen to know about post op recovery and pain. Especially given I live on my own.
Hi Erika. The majority of the pain/discomfort for me was from the incision. Mine was glued instead of stitched and it didn't hold particularly well in places. However, the incision is only 2 inches long and having a pain-free leg/hip from the moment I woke up more than made up for it. If you live on your own it may be worth preparing a few meals in advance but, apart from that, all the best for the op and enjoy a pain-free leg! Lee.
How are you now ?
You explained how I feel exactly. Now it feels a like I never had it done. Worse, I'm so concerned.
thank you for sharing looking to have the same procedure
Ok I see now, thanks for explaining your pain situation. I was really wondering how you were ok standing.
All the exercises they recommended was walking walking and more walking, no picking up more than 10 pounds, ni bending. I had my surgery Monday, today is Friday night and taking two Tylenol with 7.5 Norco, I try a couple of times to take only one pill, but, I found out that I need two. About food, not eating after midnight before the surgery, ni drinking, ni even a drop of water, so surgery was over at around 2pm, needless to say, I was very hungry, and I ordered the largest dineer on the menu, I had tree surgeries before and I never had problems getting sick after eating, So I feel very lucky about it, every one warned me about it, but like you, I just had surgery, I deserved to pig out lol 😂 thanks for the video. Pain still there, I move somewhat more easily, some days I wake up and feel like I running, but later rhe pain gets bad during lift off, thanks from Oklahoma, USA 🇺🇸
Had the operation yesterday. At home now, feel fantastic. No pain. Can stand up straight, can walk, can bend down. Unbelievable . It's only day 1 aswell. Will make a video tomorrow as didn't get much sleep last night due to people snoring and all the coming and going. Over 4 months and can now stand and walk. Wow !
That's great news! Waking up without leg pain was the strangest feeling but a good one! Glad all went well and I'm looking forward to the video. If you find laying on your back difficult when doing the post-op exercises, the surgeon said to stand upright and lift the leg that hurt as though you were trying to step on a box. That way the scar tissue surrounding the nerve is reduced.
TinTent nice advice. Yeah the scar is left central, so laying flat is hard but sleeping is easy on my side. As soon as I came round I was desperate to see if I could stand. When I did I was ecstatic. How did people get by before this operation was invented I will never know
How long did you feel numbness for
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@@Stokesie-st8gf I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
Get this surgery on Thursday 23rd June 2020. Thanks for posting.
You Crack me up. Going to the post office shampoo. So relatable.
I had a discectomy and laminectomy 2 months ago. Worse pain ever, the nerve pain was horrendous. I still have a lot of pain, had another mri done today, will be visiting surgeon Tomorrow, hopefully they find why I'm still in so much pain.. thanks for your insight
I hope things work out for you. I still get lower back pain, but nerve pain has gone. Good luck
Just had my call from the NHS. Was going to be late October but the wonderful woman in charge of appointments has manage to book me in for my op in 3 weeks time. Excited and really nervous
Good news! I remember the same nervous/excited feeling which was magnified during the pre-op chat but, chances are, you'll be recovering at home later the following day. The bit to look forward to is no leg pain the instant you wake up!
TinTent thanks mate. Appreciate the advice and your video. I'll let you know how it goes and I may well make a video of my own about my experience
Stokesie 1980 All the best and I'll look forward to the video. I think a post op video with monthly updates would be a winner 👍
how did it go
Stokesie 1980 good luck and all the best during recovery! Take your time and try not to rush it! Take care!
Nice video. I'm on the nhs list waiting for my op. Injection took pain away but that's it. Thanks for the video.
I also had an injection when physio failed to help. As with you, the injection helped with the pain and made the waiting time for the operation more bearable. I hope you get your date through quickly and things get sorted soon
TinTent cheers mate. Been trying to get the NHS to give me some kind of idea. It's nice not being in the pain I was, but i can't wait to be able to walk upright for at least ten minutes. At the minute it's about 2 mins then I feel the pull on my left hamstring and calf and I'm bent over again. So frustrating
The good thing is, when you've had the procedure the leg pain is no longer there from the moment you come round in the recovery room. Getting on the waiting list was a big step as I had to try physio and injection first, but you're on the home straight now!
TinTent great to hear that the leg pain goes straight away. I take it that's because the disc is no longer touching the nerve anymore. Been on the NHS list 2 months now, had injection 1 month ago but paid private. Shall I sign up to physio after my op or before do you reckon as I haven't had any yet ?
The Doc sent me for physio as the first step to see if it helped/worked before I was put on the waiting list. I didn't have any physio after the op and the surgeon said the most important thing to do was follow the exercise sheet I was given as it will minimise scarring and possible complications. Personally, I found the exercises difficult as most involved laying on my back and the incision was sore and slow to heal. My back & leg, however, felt great! Instead of laying on my back and bringing my knee in to my chest, I was told to stand and lift my knee relatedly as high as I could as this movement will also minimise scarring. 3 months after the op I was running and cycling again
Good to see you doing well.. I had same thing done 5 years ago and all was well until this time last year when the dreaded sciatica came back with a vengeance! Now it's looking like fusion for me as even with chiropractic care physical therapy and root block injections the pain has been constant for a whole year! I always kept fit and active gym 3 to 4 times per week but still not enough to keep this at bay.. if there's any advice I would give it would be never sit for prolonged periods keep away from squatting and deadlifts at the gym lol.. and maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle! I wish you well and hope you have a better outcome than me.
Michael thank you for this info.. I love hiking and I was about to start dead lifting to get the booty I want but I’ll take it easy
Have you gone through the fusion and how is your present condition?
@@sauravbasu8805 Hi. No I didn't go through with the fusion and honestly I'm so glad. Any kind of Surgery is absolute last resort. I really struggled for around 2 years but now I'm in a good place. Everyone is different and is effected differently. My back has now fused naturally so doesn't give me much if any sciatic pain/symptoms. I just have to be sensible when lifting and sitting.
Thanks for your video, it really helped me because im due for surgery on Thursday
Hi Haydn. I hope all goes well and feel free to me me know how it went. Lee
@@TinTent much appreciated, I'll be sure to let you know how it went...thanks
Hi Tin Tent, my surgery went well, doctors said that there was a lot of compression, however it was all cleared using discectomy on two levels
That’s great news! I hope the pain has now disappeared and that your recovery goes smoothly. I was told it’s important to do the physio exercises during recovery to minimise scar tissue build up
haydn moore how are you feeling ?
Hello I am going to have the same surgery, was wondering how long it took you to recover and how you feel now? Thanks
Im 2 years on from my initial injury and im actually considering surgery now. I keep getting horrible shooting pains in my lower back that goes into my backside. It’s not as bad as it used to go all the way into my legs and feet but it’s still quite intense even if it doesn’t radiate anywhere near as far.
Hey, is there any update?
Great video, I'm 6 days in now with much improvement sciatica completely gone apart from a few phantom pains but I want to ask did u have back ache around where the incision was made? I seem to get it from sitting and not so much standing.
Hi. I had back pain as well at sciatic pain before the op due to the discs that looked particularly thin on the scan. The surgeon said that the pain in my back wouldn't improve greatly as the procedure was aimed at sciatic pain, although I'd say I had a 60% improvement in back pain when things had settled down.. As for back pain after the op, it did hurt for quite some time after, which wasn't helped by an incision that took quite a while to heal. Glue was used instead of stitches and it didn't hold very well. From my own experience, I'd say back ache 6 days after is normal and it probably took 6 weeks. The access the nerve area, the muscles are 'peeled away' and replaced so there's been a lot of trauma around the area. Sounds like your procedure went well and be sure to keep doing the exercises so scar tissue doesn't form around the nerve.
TinTent Thanks mate 👍 it's sounds like the back pain is normal due to the surgery and I shouldn't be concerned at this point, I certainly don't need painkillers anymore. It might be due to me thinking I can do more than I should at this stage when really rest is key with the prescribed exercises. After a good day's rest it has eased up a little so I'll follow that path. Hope your doing well and pain free 👍
If you're medication-free already, you're doing very well. I was probably taking pills for a month. I'd say 'listen' to your back and rest accordingly but be sure to keep it moving. It's 13 months since my op and I've been running quite a bit for the last 6/7 months with no sciatic pain whatsoever.
@@TinTent I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
It's funny how showers are like the universal #1 therapeutic good feeling things to do
Very good just over same operation it's second time to have it done had it done in 2008 as well but all good tg
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
Can you do a video 6 years on? Please. Surgery booked in a few week and I’m seeing sooo many mixed reviews. Mine came on after a ski injury like a slow puncture. I’m on tramadol and etroicoxib to help with pain, so I’m nervous about whether this will suffice for post operative pain management.
Thanks for taking time to put your experience on CZcams i have an L3 prolasp disk and have just gone on the waiting list. I have suffered with back problem for a number of years but recently i have had the pain in my hip down my leg excruciating is an understatement and crawling was the only option at times. my surgeon explained very well but you always remember things you wish to ask, I don't know how long you have had your op and i know you said the pain had gone have you had any reinsurance of that pain since your operation and how long ago is it now?
Kind regards Andrew
Hi Andrew. I had my op 6 months ago (November 2016) and I had pain from my hip down to my big toe. The pain disappeared after the op and I could feel an improvement in the recovery room despite having just come round from the procedure. I'm now back to running (nothing more than a 10K) and haven't had the pain return. Occasionally my lower back will ache but I have also lost a lot of moisture in my discs which shows on the x-ray - nothing to do with the op, just a syptom of age/wear. Can't reccommend the procedure enough
TinTent Hi. Nothing more than 10k? Did the doc tell you. I will be going for surgery in Nov. I run 25k usually. Will I be able to do that post surgery. Massy be after 6-8 months.
@@preshx18 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
I am 18 years old, and am getting my l3-l4 and l4-l5 discs repaired in the next few weeks. I've been dealing with this since about last year's summer.. one is 16mm and I'm not sure on the other, but the pain is agonizing. Hopefully I get the same relief!!
Hi Gabriella. If you have a 16mm bulging disc, I'm sure the procedure will make the world of difference. All the best and keep me updated when you've had it done. Ta, Lee
TinTent hi Lee, here's a little update -- was originally scheduled for the 5th, but my latest MRI shows more damage and a third disc is to be operated on. I am now having emergency surgery this Monday and will keep you updated on how the relief and procedure goes!
Gabriella Norton how did surgery go?
CelticWolf don't you love when they never come back w/an update?
@@gabbygurloya how r u now
Heyo im 21 years old and sadly a victim to back pain and sciatica from a herniated disc (L4) from a 4wheeler accident so far i’ve done 2 month of therapy 👎🏽 1 steroid epidural👎🏽 and now i’m having to look into surgery but i always was told your back is never the same after and to not get it this young,but man i’m 21 and can’t stand or sit longer than a hour and can’t even shit 2mins without my legs trying to go numb and tingle🤦🏽♂️ How is your back now? and how long did it take you for 100% if you are? I’m honestly scared for future and just want to be back to normal 😕
Hi Tin, thank you for uploading this video. Very useful and informative. Trust you are well and fully recovered. Just had the operation done in Vienna yesterday, and it went well according to the doctor. L5s1 disc 15mm bulge causing sciatic pain. I still have a tiny pain when I sit up in the right buttock, thigh and foot but minimal. The nurse said the nerve is still 'adjusting' as it had been 8 months of this nightmare. The back still hurts somewhat, but that might be due to the ridiculously soft mattress in the hospital. My question to you is, did you experience any small sciatic pain after the operation in your first night? I'm also 46 years old and a father of two. 😊
Hi Hirsi. Before my op, I was warned that sciatic pain may remain until things settle down. I didn’t have any nerve pain afterwards, but apparently it’s quite common. How’s the pain now?
@@TinTent Hi Tin. Thanks for responding. The back pain is minimal now and I get discharged later today but I do still feel my buttock being pinched and in the thigh when I get up or sit for a few minutes. I don't have the full sciatica - downward stream pain anymore. Actually leading up to the operation pain was not so bad but my right harmstring was so tight so it was difficult to distinguish the pain. I'm just nervous that I still feel something when I watch other people's testimonials on youtube who say their sciatic symptoms were completely gone after the surgery. The nurses keep telling me that it is normal and that the nerve is still 'annoyed' and needs to calm down. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what the surgeon tells me later today.
@@TinTent I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
@@hirsifarah6530 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
@@freestylebully4849 My surgeon said a microdiscectomy is designed to alleviate nerve pain, not necessarily back pain. Although my surgery was a few years ago and things may have changed. That said, my back pain did improve, although didn’t go completely. Years later, I’m managing it with core exercises at the gym, with occasional pain that I can cope with. Hope this helps
Hello sir good information. Thank you . How you feeling now , has benefit you this surgery. Please give me reply. Because I am going to have this surgery next week . Thank you.God bless.
Still no nerve pain, so all good in that respect. When’s your surgery?
14 stone? is that like "5 miles as the crow flies"?
I am 17 going to 18 and I had the same treatment on Friday 22Jun 2018 having the treatment was a blessing. Thank god for giving me such wonderful parents. But sir is it normal to feel numbness. My mom had afew surgeries before she says its normal but since you're experienced how long does the numbness last?
Is the numbness around the area of the incision or down your leg? There’s a lot that needs to heal and settle down and it took a few months to be back to normal
Hi mate, had the same surgery 8 weeks ago. I knew the surgery worked afterwards. Was in tonnes of pain but I felt that there was more space to think in my brain since the original issue I'd had for 3 years had been solved. I'm worried that I've reherniated the disc as the pain in my lower back and glute has come back very strong along with tingling in my left foot. The pattern with my recovery has been 1.5wks recovering then it'll flare up and I'll be in agony for a while and then it goes down again and then flare up again. Did you have ups and downs with the pain or have I reherniated my disc? Cheers, will
Have you been following the physio regime? I remember the surgeon saying that the most important exercise was to stand on one foot and bring a knee upwards repeatedly to make sure the no scar tissue builds up around the nerve. I didn't have any nerve pain afterwards. Have you followed up with the doctor?
@@TinTent hello how you feel now ?
Thanks for making this vid. You are very funny! I’m 46 and having a discectomy tomorrow and so nervous about post op pain as I also hallucinate on tramadol but it’s worse that shampoo shopping. How are you now?
I got my surgery today and i so painful 😣
How are you felling?
@@margaretmateo105 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
Thanks for this. Having my surgery tomorrow, starting to get nervous and searching for success storys to keep me positive 👍. Any advice before I go in? Thanks
Hi Gavin. The procedure is largely routine these days and therefore there's not a huge amount to worry about. As for advice before going in, I'd recommend taking a book and looking forward to 3 meals a day with no washing up! After the op, make sure you understand the physio exercises fully as these will help enormously with recovery, and if the process is the same as mine, be prepared to be up and about the following day ready for going home. If you have constant nerve pain down your leg, coming round from the anesthetic with no leg pain is a great feeling. Let me know how things go. Ta, Lee
@@TinTent Thank you for your speedy reply. Appreciate that. Doctors said I might be able to go home the same day which is good. Ipswich Hospital have a good reputation so that's another positive. I see you mentioned Tramadol, I've been on the off them over the last year so I expect that crappy feeling they give you. How did you find the journey home? I've got a 45min drive which isn't that bad but the doctor recommended I stop ever 15mins to stretch my legs. Was that something you did? How long was it till you went back to work? Thanks again
@@gavski666 Hi Gavin. I hope all went well. You may already be home, but in case not, my 40-minute journey was ok in one go. A little uncomfortable but nothing too bad. As for work, a friend (who had the same op) was back to his car mechanic job in two weeks. My incision took longer to heal as it was glued instead of stitched and didn't hold as well, so took me three to four weeks. Ta, Lee
@@gavski666 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
@@freestylebully4849 I had leg and back pain, I couldn't stand up straight or walk properly for 9 months. Surgery lasted 45mins and I could stand up straight literally soon as I woke up from Surgery, it was amazing. I was back at work 2 weeks after. Its still not 100% though, I get cramp if I kneel down for more than 5 mins and if I stay in a bed that's too soft I get back pain for a few days but it's better than it was. So.... yes surgery was my best option but mine was worse than yours by the sound of it.
The actual surgery was really simple. The doctors done 9 of the same operations that day, like a conveyor belt, one in one out so don't worry about that
Hello there, I have the same problem and I should decide if I want to face or not the same surgery treatment. How is it going after a few years? Did you fully recovered? Or the problem came back? A big thanks for your reply
I had lower back pain before the surgery and the surgeon said the procedure was unlikely to address this. My nerve pain has never returned which was the aim. I'd recommend having surgery
Great video thank you, I've had the option for this surgery as I'm really bad or the lumbar nerve root block. But it sounded very scary the way they explained it to me about the surgery so didn't give an answer so think I am just going to go for the surgery. Thank you 😊
I would as the procedure should alleviate the nerve pain. My surgeon highlighted the possible risks, but went on to say that it was a routine procedure, something that had been performed many times. Good luck!
@@TinTent thank you for getting back to me I was really worried when they was explaining it to me about the things what could happen and with me only just turning 30 he said he would rather me have the lumbar nerve root block but been looking into and it's not really worth. I think the surgery will be my best option so that's what I'm going to for instead. Thank you again 😊
The nerve pain is awful all in my leg too worse pain ever. Even medication I'm on isn't helping with the pain neither.
Hello sir thank you for replied. Yes sir I am taking medicine.Codeine,Gabapentin,,paracetamol and night time Amtiptyline .
Hey, thanks for the video. Did you have any numbness or just pain down your leg? I ask b/c I had surgery on 9/16/22 and my symptoms were numbness in my left foot only. After surgery, I still have the numbness but was told that the nerve needs time to heal for the numbness to go away. Thanks again.
Weirdly, I had numbness to the outside of my knee and pain in my foot. The pain stopped immediately after surgery but the numbness too a while longer. The surgeon enlarged the part the nerve runs through but he did say that nerves can take time to settle
@@TinTent thanks for the reply. Do you remember how long it took? I’m 6 weeks post op and still have numbness, not worried but just annoyed about it. I heard the same that the nerve needs time to heal for the numbness to go away which varies case by case.
I’m on day 7 and has this done on two disc at one time. I don’t see how so many of you all are able to stand up that straight for longer than that 5 minutes or so. Also one of my disc was not the “normal” herniation and requested some other procedure.
I am just getting ready to schedule my surgery.....I've been putting it off because I was told recovery time could be 4-6 weeks ...I can't afford to be out of work that long. I finally can't take the pain no more! I am in consist pain in my back and left hip. I can't walk for long...sleep on my left side and don't get much rest at all. I found myself taking quite a bit of Ibuprofen for the pain and I know that isn't good for my kidneys. I have decided to go ahead with the surgery ...but I will need to go back to work after 2 weeks....wish me luck please
Are you back @ work yet?
@@kickdog6934 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
Hi great little video I have just come out from the same surgery 4 days ago and feel great can I just ask how long it was before u went back to work? Hope ur well
Hi Adam. A friend had the same surgery and was back at work after two weeks. My recovery took a little longer and I was back within a month. Hope your recovery is going well
@@TinTent thanks for replying I am recovering really well and in less pain than I was before I had it so all good worth having it done definitely take care
@@adamthorne6398 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
@@freestylebully4849 sorry to hear you are suffering similar to how I did, I was in severe pain before my surgery but ever since I have had it done I haven't suffered since luckily. If I was you really push for mri scan and tell them how is affecting your quality of life and keep on to them all the time. Good luck 🤞 my surgery was the only thing that helped.
I am 3 weeks out from L4L5 FUSION.....TYLENOL IN BETWEEN NORCO.....PAIN MED.....FEELING PRESSURE IN HIPS MORE THAN BACK.....BY JUNE.....I WILL EVEN BE BETTER☺PULLED WEEDS IN FLOWER BED WITH REACHER/ GRABBER......NO MORE PAIN IN LEGS😁😁😁70 YRS OLD
Hello I'm just curious as to how your doing now? I'm getting ready to have both sides of my L5 done and I'm scared it won't take away the pain or that the pain will come back soon after the surgery. I see it's been a few years since your surgery.
Hey! I've been posting vlogs on my recovery. I got the exact same surgery and am 4 months out and have had a very successful recovery! czcams.com/video/VwhdZrC-uAM/video.html
is that your stairs behind you?? looks hard to walk up 😂
Im going in for my surgery this Friday 14/7/17. the pain I am in right this very second is the worse iv ever felt, when you said "instant relief as soon as I woke up" man that just sounds like heaven to me. my nerves in my right glut, leg and ankle are all going nuts, how can i relieve this pain until my surgery? pain medication isnt working at all and I have 6 days to wait until I get the surgery :(
Kevin McManus Hi Kevin. Has your Doctor prescribed any pain medication? I didn't find any over-the-counter medication that helped but the heavy duty stuff from the doctor took the edge off. I also found that stretching out or holding onto something and hanging down would provide some form of temporary relief. You'll feel a tremendous difference in 6 days, it's worth a call to your doctor to help you through
TinTent Hey thanks for the reply, yes my doctor gave me strong Ibrofen and cocodomol but they only help a bit during the day. My issues tend to come during the middle of the night, I get about 2 hours sleep then every hour after that Im rolling about in bed in agony, I was afraid to stretch incase I did more damage to the L4/L5 rehion but think Ill start some basic stretching when I wake up like this. cheers for the advice roll on this Friday!!!
Kevin McManus During the night, I would sleep on the side that didn't hurt and keep the leg that did hurt pulled towards my chest. This gave me enough relief to nod off before I moved and woke up again. Are you taking medication through the night as well?
TinTent Yea when its bad I have some tablets sitting beside my bed just incase I need a few more, I tend to move around a bit in my sleep but Ill give the leg close to the chest a go tonight and see how I get on. Many thanks
@@kevinmcmanus9746 how r u now ??? I too have issues with l4 l5
how much did it take you to be able to lift little bit heavy object and live a normal life
A month maybe. A friend (who had the same procedure) was back to work within two weeks, but I took a bit longer
How long were you healthy enough to go back to work? Even if it was on light duty.
It probably took me the best part of a month, although a friend (who had the same procedure) was back to light work after two weeks
Do you have pain when walking of sitting? My nerve was bruised so I’m thinking it has to heal. I had a lumber microdiscectomy 6 days ago but had to have the entire disc removed.
eric35020 how are you feeling, eric35020?
English Teacher feeling pretty good. I have a little discomfort in my right buttock and hip at times when I walk. The area where my incision was made is still a little tender. Overall I think everything is doing as it’s suppose to. Thanks for asking
My back can hurt if I sit too long but walking helps this. I don’t have a lot of disc material left but I find visiting the osteopath every other month helps. I also bought an inversion table which also seems to help
@@eric35020 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.also why did u have to have your entire disc removed?
Hi sir,
I had same operation last month and still have minor pain on hip sides where I dont know whether it will go or not.
My question is how long did it take to reach full benefits of your surgery?
Hi Joe. I could feel the benefit immediately after the operation, even though the site of surgery was sore. 6 months later it still feels good.
Hi Joe. Hope you are fine now and still active here on youtube...
O really wanna know that how are you feeling now???
Hi, mostly good however if I walk or stand more than one hour then my hip back muscles cramp then I need to lay on my back a bit to relieve it.
This is ok with me but the SI joints of my hip have pain every time I turn in bed and when I wake up but will fade after 30 minutes of waking up and start moving.
@@Joe-Kado o oo.... when you started to have SI joint issues??? Before surgery or after the surgery o your spine...?
My pain is in hips also....guess nerves growing in back?
So I’ve decided to get this done. My question really had to do with my own symptoms.i get pitching in lower back which can switch from side to side also pain in my left hip sometimes I lock up in pain for days at a time . So if anyone has had my symptoms and had this surgery done can you please reply and let me know if it was worth getting done did it remove your pain? Thanks
My symptoms included lower back pain which would sometimes leave me unable to move and I would also get pain in my left hip. The operation isn’t aimed at back pain and I was told that my ‘thin’ L4/L5 discs could continue to be problematic although my leg pain from trapped nerve would be gone. I’d say back pain is now 60% better. Re hip, I occasionally get Bursitis and the surgeon said this could be what it is as it’s nothing back related. If my hip hurts, I take ibuprofen, which is an anti inflammatory, for a few days
Thanks for the input helps a lot
@@sickboy9415 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
What is Tuck in?
How long did it take you to recover ? And almost feeling back to normal
Freddy Martinez it was probably 3 to 4 months before things were back to normal
TinTent thank you.
@@freddymartinez6614 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
My back feels pain free but not too flexible and thats fine atm. I am not walking or sitting much as i am afraid it might do something bad ! Havent been advised any exercises well the medical field in my country isn’t that great i must say !! I will ask em for exercises to recommend... what did help you ? And the problem right now is this buring pain at the side of my leg at my calf below knee thats the only thing thats bothering me and it wasnt there before started like 12 days after surgery. And i am guessing this didnt happen to you ?
Faizan Ahmed The surgeon told me that the most important exercise is to stand and lift your knee repeatedly to a 90 degree angle. He said that this keeps things moving in the ‘pocket’ and helps prevent scar tissue forming inside. With regards to the leg pain, I could feel it when moving sometimes (or if I tried to lift something small) but this felt more like pressure in my leg than sharp pain and got better as the swelling reduced
Sir, I have had endoscopy spine surgery: 2 months ago but i have little back pain what do i do?
It may take a few weeks to go away.
hello , its been two years for you now so hope your feelings great now , i too had MED three weeks back on two levels l4-l5 and l5-s1 , for a week and half my left leg was fine but now when i stand i feel this pain kind of like a burning sensation and it increases with standing below knee right around my calf and it kind of goes away when i sit and lay down like 98%. so did u felt the same i havent talked to my surgen yet and i am hoping this is bcuz of the nerve healing process.
looking forward to hear from you . regards
Hi Faizan. The swelling in my back took quite a while to settle down and it may have been two to three months to feel normal again. Three weeks is too soon to tell but my surgeon stressed the importance of doing the exercises I’d been given to keep everything moving. Let me know it it goes. Thanks, Lee
Hi john ... i have the same know ...any progress for you?
TinTent Hi there ,, how are you today ? Hope everything going okay 👌🏻.
I had the same op 2 weeks ago , Im a cyclist 🚴♀️ wondering if cycling is not okay after the surgery , or not right to ride the bike anymore , and how long should I wait to get back biking again ?
@@knowledges9979 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
@@freestylebully4849 hi brother , sorry to hear that , for me its been almost 3 years now after my surgery , Im feeling great and back to normal after 3 moths post the surgery , for you bro keep with physical therapy and what will go on , If the doc said need to do the surgery because of the buldging dick then do it and god br with u
If I had surgery I would be able to function like a 100 percent old life
I am trying for a army Can I run 100% faster after sugery
Hi im have this problem and im only 24 the back specialist recomened this operation but im afraid it will affect my back as i get older was just wondering is your back still ok and is the pain still gone in your hip leg and ankle your adivse would mean alot to me thank you
Hi Kurtis. I haven’t had any pain in my leg since the operation, so the op was a complete success with regard to nerve pain. I have always had lower back pain, before the op too, and I was told before the procedure that this is due to dehydrated discs and the operation wouldn’t necessarily help this. If you mainly have nerve pain from a bulged disc, I’d have the operation
@@TinTent ya it the nerve pain thats getting to me the most and my left hip keeps given in im going to go ahead and get this operation done i have the problem with l4 l5 and s1 l5 thank you for your help 👍👍👍
@@kurtislennon455 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
Are you having staples out at 7 day as I am I’m on my second day after op I didn’t have any sickness and cocodamol is just enough for pain relief but moving from seated position is the worst for me , I have leg impairment so can only walk with stick at moment.
Gordon Mitchell Glue was used instead of staples which didn’t hold particularly well. Hope things keep improving and the healing process goes well
Mine was glue,healing well😊
@@sandramurkerson9041 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
Lumber canal stenosis l4.l5.S1
Hello sir I had my L3/L/4 left side disc protrusion Microdiscectomy surgery Wednesday 2’th June. I back home yesterday. my back very stiff and pain full. I feel hard to sleep on night time. Please reply me how do sleep night time.thank you very much sir.
Hi. It probably took a week or two until sleep improved. I’d still wake up in a small amount of pain but things gradually improved. Have you got medication to take?
How do you feel today..... do you function normally? can run for 5 miles? do you ski? do you workout? did the pain ever come back? thx
My back has been pretty good for 18 months. I can run without a problem, in fact my back feels better if I do. As for working out and skiing, not a problem. I was pain free until a month ago but my back began to hurt where the discs are thin. I went to an osteopath and had accupuncture and a sports massage and it was better within a month
Hi...
Hope ur doing well....
This has helped me know wot to expect...
Im about to have a Discektomy...and have removed L4...L5...and S1 is also damaged...
I also have a trapped Dural sac....damaged sciatic nerve...and suffer from pains in my neck/ head area....and the main pain is from Right buttock...and in between Right knee to ankle on the side of leg.
I unfortunately also have partial sensation in both sets of toes due to this...probably nerve damage...which im told may not be reversible ...😞😞
All this caused by a fall at work..
My concern is.......how long recovery is going to be....
I hope im back in action asap...
Can u offer any other advice to to expediate recovery....
Or things to watch out for.
Im in pain most of the time ..at mo...and awaiting my OP....
Thankyou..
Hi. The best piece of advice is to keep doing the physio exercises as this minimises the chance of scar tissue building up around the nerve. Before the operation, I had pain in my buttock and numbness to the outside of the knee and in my toes. This has all gone, but I do need to be careful of my lower back as it can be painful as I don't have much disc material left. Recovery wise, a friend was back to work in two weeks, but my recovery was probably closer to a month. I hope all goes well, Lee
@@TinTent
Thankyou very much for your time....thats usefull info...thankyou...
If i can be back at work in a month....perfect
On ur side had my 2nd herniation and might have to get a third one to replace my L4 disc.
Sux....but gotta keep positive. Pain goes down my left leg to my foot and cant walk normally.
@@littlehenham I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
@@wilnieves1171 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
Hi, I'm 28 and had my microdiscectomy yesterday after walking round with a slipped disc at L4/L5 for 18 months and have a couple of questions for you.
1. How long did you have your slipped disc for?
2. Do/did you have any residual nerve pain post-op, and if so, how long did it take to subside?
I can now stand up completely straight (something I've been unable to do for 6 months) but I'm still experiencing similar nerve pain to that I was feeling prior to surgery.
Really appreciate you posting the video first of all but any further info you could provide me with would be greatly appreciated.
Best
Duncan
Apologies, I should have read your replies prior to commenting myself. I now know your nerve pain was gone upon waking up but I'm still curious to know how long you were experiencing pain prior to surgery.
Further to my comment, I'd like to add that the nerve pain I'm currently experiencing isnt as bad as the shooting pain down the leg I was experiencing before and seems to be localised to hip, which has been the epicentre of my pain over the last 18 months.
I'm thinking the nerve root has been damaged and will either dissipate once the swelling has gone down or take some time to repair itself fully?
Anything you could advise given your experience?
@@madaxeman12345 Hi Duncan. Apologies for the delay in replying. My nerve pain disappeared after the surgery but I was told that nerve pain can take time to subside depending on the amount of swelling, etc. The surgeon also stressed the importance of keeping it moving after the op, by standing straight and lifting each knee. I think this limits scar tissue by keeping the nerve pocket free.
Dunc how you getting on with your recovery? I’m same age and had a disc bulge for 3 years I’ve given up on physiotherapy etc so looking into maybe going down the surgery route nhs permitting
@@antmanandthecod6073 I had my first microdiscectomy in December (reherniated a day later), then had my second microdisc in May. The disc has reherniated again but I am able to stand straight, have just started cycling and jogging and am working towards returning to normal.
Something still doesn't feel right in my lumbar spine but the sciatica has all but gone.
From my experience, don't give up with the physio and only use surgery as a last resort!
@@antmanandthecod6073 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
How do you sleep right after surgery
It was tricky. I’d find a position that was relatively pain-free only to wake up when I moved in my sleep. It was probably a week before sleep returned to (near) normal
Maine bhi to surgery krwaya tha lkn thik nai hua
sir i do my l4 l5 endoscopic sergery last 3 days bt my pain is not going to low.
what i do sir.
doctor suggest me gabapentin and say it will become normal in 1 month.
date 14/07/2018
There’s a lot going on after surgery and I wouldn’t be too worried if it’s still painful. I’d follow your doctors advice and wait a month for the majority of the swelling to go down. Although my pain reduced after surgery, it probably took a few months before things returned to normal. Good luck
Hi tintent I will suggest you not to do activities like running and heavy lifting as it may cause u back pain bcz MRI shows your discs are pretty thin.
hi how are u doing now
R Hassan Hi. My back is really good now and I'm back to running. No leg pain at all, just the occasional twinge from the base of my spine
Hi mate how are you 4 years on?
Hi Nathan. No nerve pain whatsoever since the surgery, although I do get lower back pain on occasion. The surgeon did say this could occur due to very thin discs
I'm having some an due to less gap in almost 3-4 disc an i have been told for surgery an im having pain in my right leg should i go for surgery an how many day it will take me to recover an attend my college ? An will i able to play sports again after surgery I'm former boxer an taekwondo player please reply me thanks!
Hi Pradeep. If the leg pain won’t go away by other means - physio, manipulation, etc - and surgery looks to be the next step, I’d go for it. As for recovery time, a friend of mine who had the same procedure was back at work in two weeks and he’s a car mechanic. My recovery was a bit longer but I’m back to running regularly and have done a few Tough Mudder type events. I’m sure you’ll be back to your sports after the op
TinTent hi I have herniated disc L4L5 . It’s been 2 years now I have lower back pain and going to knee and foot and I am going for surgery next week. So how long does it take to recover? And did I make good decision to go for surgery?
so there is no complete cure from herniated disc
I had lower back pain plus nerve pain down my leg, and the doctor said before the operation that the procedure will tackle the nerve pain, but not necessarily the back pain. I don’t have a lot of disc material left and I can still get back pain if I’m not careful, but I’ve never had nerve pain since the op. 100% cure (so far) for nerve pain, 50% improvement for lower back pain
@@TinTent thanks
I don't think actually I know for a fact if you had a laminectomy as well as a microdiscectomy you are not supposed to exercise well lift things for 6 weeks recovery is too weeks they say but when your stitches are still in and they tell you another four weeks I don't think they want you to bend or twist until 6 weeks they say listen to your body but it sounds like you started to do exercises after 6 days and I don't think that is a good idea maybe I'm wrong but check it out if I was you I wouldn't push it
how are you doing now bro ?
Thanks for asking. No nerve pain since the operation but I do have an amount of lower back pain. The surgeon said at the time that further pain may require fusion
@@TinTent thanks for your reply m also planing for my surgery what do you recommend I must go for surgery or must try with physiotherapist etc.....?
@@cellkingsouthafrica3765 It depends what sort of pain you have. Do you have back pain or nerve (pain down your leg) pain?
@@TinTent I have both pains
@@cellkingsouthafrica3765 Same as me then. I also had lower back and leg pain. The surgeon said that this type of surgery is designed to fix a trapped nerve and wouldn't do a great deal for my dehydrated discs. However, I did notice an improvement in lower back pain, although 50% of it was still there. The nerve pain has never returned. If nerve pain is a problem, I'd recommend the surgery
Hi
now it's been 6 month to your surgery.
do u consider yourself on same level before your surgery. like before your problem starts.
now u can do whatever you want
like running and other excercise without any pain?
according to you how much it will take time to properly heal the disc. ?
Hi. Yes, I'd say I'm where I was before my back 'let go'. It was almost impossible for me to get in a car at times but I've just spent an hour playing football with my son
TinTent
thanks for reply
do u know in after how many months ur disk will be fully healthy.
and u can do normal work and intense excercise?
Vicky Er
My incision took a while to heal which slowed my recovery process but I was back to work within 3 to 4 weeks and exercising within 2 to 3 months
@@vickysingh1 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
Is it possible to drive gear bikes after L4-L5 disc removed ...please give me reply if anybody got doctors suggestions in it.
I can ride a bicycle ok after having two discs trimmed
The tree came to life the branch was an arm came out and grabbed me whilst I was driving thank you tramadol for the memories....
The only thing that works for me hot water bottle on my back and buttocks.
Instant pain free
I found a belt or tight jeans aggrivates the nerve
BUT saying all this try the butterfly technique on hindu yoga with baba ram dave.. Did help
Thank you, I’ll give it a try
Sir, disc problems never able to solve. in my country government do not let people to work who have disc bulgings and gives them salary everymonth
discs are not lifeness issues to recover itself
Hi sir, this is loganathan l5 s1 disc micro lumba disectamy surgery done for 10 days before but now I feel the same pain what can I do sir
World life Discovery Channel Before I had surgery, the surgeon said it could take some time for the pain to improve due to post-surgical swelling. He said the most important thing to do was to keep things moving by laying on your back and bringing a bent leg towards the chest, or doing the same movement while standing. This is meant to reduce scar tissue around the nerve. Hope this helps
Hi brother how are you today? How is your recovery going? Everything okay now? Im having same problem at my l5 s1 disc and my doctor advised me to opt out for MLD. Yet still i cant decide to do it or not.
@@ikhfaridris3761 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
My l4l5 nerve is blocked I am from India doctors told me that only way I can cure my pain is surgery 😫 should I go for it or not please 🙏 reply me sir
Yes, I'd definitely go for surgery as I haven't had any nerve pain at all since. Let me know how it goes
How are you now ?
@@88siddharthchopra I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I got a steroid injection 1 week ago I'm waiting to see if it will kick in within the next week to relieve me of pain. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have ONLY BACK PAIN on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand I have no leg pain (Sciatica). Has your BACK pain went all the way away after surgery? Also did u have leg or back pain b4 surgery or both 🤔 I'm going to see my doctor in 2 weeks and ask will a microdiscectomy help with my back pain.
Wow, tramadol for back surgery?!
I'm just afraid I don't want to get hooked on drugs I do not have a addictive personality thank God
You won't get hooked
Jeff.....walk ......move.....helps a lot
@@sandramurkerson9041 Thank You
Filming from above waste up because you don't want to show some daggy track pants???? I call BULLSHIT.
Where did you have yours done buddy i need one did you go on nhs or private health care??? 🙂
Mine was at Salisbury Hospital. It was NHS. Good luck with your op 👍