Leg pain and less sensation after L4-L5 and L5-S1 microdiscectomy. Please help

[mmglobal]

It is often difficult to get the surgeons interested in such experiences... they feel that if you rest and give it some time, it will improve. It is a little disconcerting that you were recovering well, but the walking pain STARTED 3 weeks after surgery. Is this a new pain or the return of an old familiar pain?

With the multi-level hemi-laminectomy, I fear the possibility of new instability because of the structure that was removed. There is also the possibility of recurrent disc herniation???

It sounds like your doctor already knows and is suggesting waiting. I would make sure he knows that the symptoms are new. I won't be surprised if he puts you off again.

Did you have cauda equina syndrome (CES) before the surgery?

Mark

[ethanh]

Yes this leg pain is new and if I walk or do a gentle massage it goes. I dont experience it sometimes and sometimes I do.

Like today I did not faced it but yesterday I did.

Yes I was diagnosed with CES befor surgery with DDD.

Please advice

[mmglobal]

Ethan, presumably the cauda equina was completely decompressed with the laminectomy. Hopefully, the CES will diminish as you get further out from the surgery. I would guess that your surgeon told you that it could be permanent.

Any progress or update? Are the sensation issues in the L foot, buttocks, genitals new since August surgery?

Mark