Question 1

how do i help relieve my leg pain after a herniated disk surgery?

Accepted Answer

Pain relief: Mild bed rest with elevation of lkegs behind the knees will help with stretch on the paraspinous muscles.

Question 2

is there a way to help relieve my leg pain after a herniated disk surgery?

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That depends on why: There is still leg pain.  Sometimes it is related to inflammation early postop although a retained disc fragment, a recurrent disc herniation, an unrecognized conjoined nerve root was present, scar formation or wrong level was operated on.  Maybe the leg pain was not related to preop disc identified.  Speak to your surgeon about further imaging if needed & treatment based on clinical exam & images.

Question 3

i have a herniated disc, plus sarcoid which i doubt. i have little sensation in one leg and weakness in thr other. 2 yrs now. is surgery my option?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A thorough review of your medical history and any available imaging would be essential in determining the best treatment option. Neuropathy can occur in patients with sarcoid so your presentation is not atypical. Chronic weakness is a concern, however.

Question 4

i've been diagnosed with a herniated disc after severe pain for only 8 days but doctors are recommending immediate surgery due to leg weakness-advice?

Accepted Answer

Doctors are correct: If you are having leg weakness , the nerve is being compromised and needs surgery to fix the impingement.

Question 5

bad pain in my lower back & left leg. prev surgery for herniated disc. in past had 4 nerve root shots & radio-frequency ablation. none worked & latter made pain 100% worse.told do another nerve root shot. would another shot help as none helped before?

Accepted Answer

: Doing what did not work before and expect it to now work seems unlikely and you know that. You may want to seek help with physical therapy that may be able to help you design exercises and strectches that may help in addition to other things to reduce need to always be on pain medication. I wonder why the surgery did not work.

Question 6

herniated disc at l5-s1 compresses the dural sac,and lumbar canal stenosis at that area,sciatica(left leg)...do i need surgery??

Accepted Answer

Probably not: There are 4 basic treatments for this problem.  Medication, physical therapy, injections, and surgery.  The only treatment which has shown long term benefit is physical therapy.  The indications for surgery are intractable pain which had not responded to other treatments or progressive neurologic deterioration.  Recent research has shown no benefit to surgery when measured 4 years after surgery.

Question 7

how can i help reduce leg pain after a herniated disk surgery?

Accepted Answer

Time: Persistent pain after disc surgery depends on the degree of damage to the nerve before decompression; the amount of manipulation of the nerve during surgery or the presence of residual disc material still causing irritation.

Question 8

herniated disk at l-11due to a fall in 2015. it is worse have had reg treatments. 1. poss cause of being worse? 2. buttocks pain, leg pain. surgery?

Accepted Answer

Neurosurgeon: The radiation of pain to the buttock and leg does point to a herniated disc at the lower lumbar region of the spine(l3-4, l4-5). Since your symptoms are worsening, I recommend an evaluation by a neurosurgeon. A repeat mri may be recommended. Epidural steroid injections, physical therapy and surgery are therapeutic options.

Question 9

can a herniated disc cause bilateral leg pain(burning, tingling) mostly front of legs after exertion(walking fast, uphill, climbing stairs, etc.)?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Yes, although there are other potential causes as well.  A detailed exam and review of your studies will likely yield the correct diagnosis and treatment options.

Question 10

recent mri due to left leg pain and weakness in back of thigh calf and foot. results show no herniated disc. so painful walking standing sitting! help?

Accepted Answer

MRIs are not magic: You need to see a talented specialist in the orthopedic spine issues to evaluate your problem. Just having an MRI does not necessarily mean that's nothing is wrong. If all tests are negative and the spine specialist does not feel your problem is back related then you would probably want to see a regular ortho for the leg. The MRI is just one tool for a orthopedic specialist to use, and it's not  a substitute for a good clinical examination and history.

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How do i help relieve my leg pain after a herniated disk surgery?

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Is there a way to help relieve my leg pain after a herniated disk surgery?

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I have a herniated disc, plus sarcoid which i doubt. i have little sensation in one leg and weakness in thr other. 2 yrs now. is surgery my option?

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I've been diagnosed with a herniated disc after severe pain for only 8 days but doctors are recommending immediate surgery due to leg weakness-advice?

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Bad pain in my lower back & left leg. prev surgery for herniated disc. in past had 4 nerve root shots & radio-frequency ablation. none worked & latter made pain 100% worse.told do another nerve root shot. would another shot help as none helped before?

A member asked:

Herniated disc at l5-s1 compresses the dural sac,and lumbar canal stenosis at that area,sciatica(left leg)...do i need surgery??

A member asked:

How can i help reduce leg pain after a herniated disk surgery?

A member asked:

Herniated disk at l-11due to a fall in 2015. it is worse have had reg treatments. 1. poss cause of being worse? 2. buttocks pain, leg pain. surgery?

A member asked:

Can a herniated disc cause bilateral leg pain(burning, tingling) mostly front of legs after exertion(walking fast, uphill, climbing stairs, etc.)?

A member asked:

Recent mri due to left leg pain and weakness in back of thigh calf and foot. results show no herniated disc. so painful walking standing sitting! help?

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