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Just had an operation on herniated disc l4/l5 and still same symptoms on left leg as before op i.e. numbness and scrapping feeling, is this normal ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Shall answered

Maybe: When a nerve is squeezed for a long time it might take quite some time for numbness to go away. Usually the pain goes away quickly.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

See below: If the nerve was heavily trapped the symptoms can persist as the nerve tries to heal. Talk to your surgeon about your problem.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

Just had an operation on herniated disc l4/l5 and still same symptoms on left leg as before op i.e. numbness and scrapping feeling, is this normal ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Shall answered

Dr. Richard Pollard answered

Dr Parvez agreed

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