Joined: 11 Apr 2007 Posts: 19 Location: south carolina
11 Days Post Op Posted: 11-29-07 18:19pm
I had surgery back 16 Nov 07 for a
herniated disk @ L4/5. The Doc says he
removed a left bad disk in that area. He
performed a multi level decompression and
the symptoms pre op were leg weakness,
numbness in the buttocks (both sides),
numbness in the soles, low to no reflexes
in the legs, and numbness in the genital
area. Post surgery I slowly still notice
numbness in the soles, burning and extreme
coldness in the buttocks, and a numb patch
in my left thigh. Is it still till early
to see if I have permanent nerve damage?
Back in late July I had nerve conduction
studies completed on the lower legs and
lower back and at the end of the testing
the doctor told me I had nerve damage on
both sides of the back at S/1. Wondering
if It did any good by waiting till Nov for
surgery after all other conservative
treatments failed? Thank you.
