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How long should it take for the sciatic nerve to recuperate after the herniated portion of the disk was removed?
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Variable Recovery: The neurologic symptoms of a disc herniation, including that of pain, dysthesia, and weakness, often demonstrate dramatic recovery with a laminectomy with disc excision. There are cases where nerve root recovery is not complete, due to multiple variables associated with this pathology. In such cases, recovery can occur over months or years. Sometimes, the damage may be permanent.
Answered 9/30/2020
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Days to weeks: Many people have immediate profound reduction in leg discomfort other take a few weeks for the nerve inflammation to calm down.
Answered 10/22/2018
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