Question 1

what is the recovery time after a surgery to repair a pinched nerve due to a herniated disc?

Accepted Answer

Weeks: Usually outpatient or less than 23 hours in hospital. Return to light work within a few weeks and return to heavy labor in 6 to 8 weeks, sometimes longer.

Question 2

i have an l5 s1 herniated disc. i am having surgery next week. what can i expect? how long is recovery time? will i be able to perform daily tasks?

Accepted Answer

Recovery: This is variable for each individual, some can be many weeks, some can be many months. This involves your spinal cord and if not dealt with carefully can lead to paralysis. This conversation needs to be between you an your neurosurgeon. Follow up closely, best of luck to you in your procedure.

Question 3

recovery time from surgery for herniated disk?

Accepted Answer

Well, that depends: It depends on the procedure, discectomy versus laminectomy versus fusion.  And it depends on what sort of shape you are in before the surgery, well-toned, overweight, couch potato, etc.  Usually we get back surgeries up and around walking in a matter of days with adequate pain control.  Please mobilize early, and then do physical therapy.
James n. Dillard, md.

Question 4

doc wants to remove disk and do fusion, herniated disk l5 s1. what is recovery time and what is there a high chance of pain relief?

Accepted Answer

Depends on procedure: There r many ways 2 fuse: anterior, posterior, or both. The 1 2 best advise u is ur surgeon. If u have doubts get an answer 2 which procedure is proposed ; why. If still not satisfied getting a second opinion is in order, but get all the details 1st.

Question 5

can i have normal sexual life after recovering from l5s1 herniated disc recovery?

Accepted Answer

Why NOT?: Get involved with a physical therapy rehab program, and if possible, include stretching, strengthening, and McKenzie back exercises.  Give it some time, as your young age should allow rapid healing over several weeks.

Question 6

i was diagnosed with herniated disc in my lower and my doctor says i need surgery so how long is recovery?

Accepted Answer

Talk to doc.: The type of surgery will dictate the recovery.  Your doc should be able to give you a good estimate.

Question 7

can i have normal sexual life and orgasm after l5-s1 herniated disc recovery??

Accepted Answer

Sure: With standard microdisectomy no neurologic worsening is rare so post op  should have no effect on sexual function

Question 8

i had laminectomy/discectomy for l4-l5 herniated disc.  11 days later i tripped on uneven sidewalk and fell forward landing completely flat face first on the sidewalk.  this was 3 days ago.  is this likely / possibly a problem for recovery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It is impossible to tell without a proper evaluation of the whole situation. There are too many variables that could make the recovery longer or troublesome and certainly trauma is one of them. You may or may have not had trauma in the surgery area, but there is no way to tell without a proper evaluation.

Question 9

i have a herniated disc and have started to feel incredibly horny from time to time, should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Not related: That may be a coincidence and not causation.

Question 10

can fibromyalgia make herniated disc pain worse for a longer period of time.

Accepted Answer

See details: Patients with fm are more sensitive to pain. There pain from a disc can be worse in individuals with preexisting fm.

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What is the recovery time after a surgery to repair a pinched nerve due to a herniated disc?

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I have an l5 s1 herniated disc. i am having surgery next week. what can i expect? how long is recovery time? will i be able to perform daily tasks?

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Recovery time from surgery for herniated disk?

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Doc wants to remove disk and do fusion, herniated disk l5 s1. what is recovery time and what is there a high chance of pain relief?

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Can i have normal sexual life after recovering from l5s1 herniated disc recovery?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with herniated disc in my lower and my doctor says i need surgery so how long is recovery?

A member asked:

Can i have normal sexual life and orgasm after l5-s1 herniated disc recovery??

A member asked:

I had laminectomy/discectomy for l4-l5 herniated disc. 11 days later i tripped on uneven sidewalk and fell forward landing completely flat face first on the sidewalk. this was 3 days ago. is this likely / possibly a problem for recovery?

A member asked:

I have a herniated disc and have started to feel incredibly horny from time to time, should i be worried?

A member asked:

Can fibromyalgia make herniated disc pain worse for a longer period of time.

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