I needed this. I am on day 10 and I am on an emotional and physical roller coaster. Like you, the pain is different but it is real pain. Not doing so hot
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
Same here, had unbelievable pain after 6 days , had rehurniation even although i hardly did anything, lay in bed and went to the toilet , but i suspect that it happend while going to the toilet , had 2nd operation the following monday ... 2 weeks after 2nd operation and starting to experience pain again 😢😢😢. I have literally lay in bed for 2 weeks , hardly moved bcos im so scared of rehurniation. I dnt sit at all , i dnt bend , i dont twist , i am extremely careful ... I prayer to god its not another rehurniation .... Strange weird pains at the two week mark , im even limiting going to the toilet .... I have my own business and cannot take much more time off , already been off for 4 weeks , 2 weeks with 1st op and now 2 weeks after 2nd , Im literally walking around like a robot , i try lay in bed all day and all night , i have started exercising after the first 9 days ... Plz god , i need your help
Yeah dude, I know what you mean with that nerve pain, totally sucks. I have spinal stenosis and had L3-L4 laminectomy/discectomy as I was having bladder & bowel problems as well as the debilitating leg and back pain. Surgeon and all the research I did told me to walk was the best medicine, so day after surgery I got them to remove all the tubes hanging out of me and walked the corridors of the hospital. When I got home 2 days later I started to walk around the block and tried to go a bit further everyday. Just over a week from surgery I'm up to 2km a day with no pain. Good work with the updates and hopefully you are back in action now.
I'm so glad I seen this. I've been experiencing same thing emotions all over due to leg pain coming back. I've been walking but maybe need to walk more. Thank you so much! I'm also on gabapentin. Will see I'm an RN and hoping I can get back to work like I did before all this!
I just went through it 9/24. 8 weeks now and just recently, week 7, I was able to tolerate my foot/leg pain. No more medications but I still feel light numbing and Pain down my calf and toes. But like you said man it was horrible! I couldn’t even sleep and I would tear up. I’m not the kind to drop a tear. Worse pain ever.
@@Lo0oLa1990 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
Thank you so much for this video! I had this surgery 3 weeks and 2 days ago. 3 days ago I stared to have a serious pain in my back where my surgery was and it was hard to walk. So I walked more and it has gotten better but it is almost impossible to sleep on my side or back. It feels like I have something in my back pressing on my nerve. Oh it hurts so bad but I’m back on gabapentin, Motrin and Oxycodone. I can’t sleep otherwise. It’s good to know that other people have ups and downs like this. I am so worried. It’s like a constant struggle mentally to wonder if our disc reherniated again or not- These 6 weeks are going to be hard/ it’s such a long time to “baby” yourself and how you do things. Getting in and out of bed and being comfortable is so hard. I need more videos and I’m going to check out your journey.
Appreciate your vid man. I had mine Jan 5th and I’ve had ups and downs like you. I was seriously depressed and thinking I really fucked up getting the surgery. When I found your video I was searching for some hope. You gave me hope and encouragement to be strong and patient. Thank you.
@@Vacarenas I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
Just had my surgery 6 days ago. Two days ago my leg started hurting. I went into oh crap mode! Haven’t had my follow up yet. Glad I found this video! Must my mind at ease a bit! Thank you!
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
If you weren't particularly mobile after the first week, some scar tissue may have set in that is impinging on the sciatic nerve. Plus, the nerve is going to be irritated as all hell for a while. A re-herniation is not likely unless you were sitting for several hours, excessively bending, and/or lifting a heavy object improperly, which doesn't sound like the case. Not to worry; the pain will improve with time and as you gradually increase your activity level. Kindly note that I am not a licensed M.D. and am not giving medical advice.
thank you your tip helped me feel more relax, its my 4 weeks and the sooting pain still down on my front leg but the pain comes and go, the doctor told me the same thing as you :)
I had the same surgery 12/8/21. I was in his position two weeks after, but now I’m 3 1/2 weeks post op and the pain is all gone. I have been walking 3 miles a day and I feel good!
@@hirsimusejenecade I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
@@Optimus19572 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery? Thanks for your comment
I have to say I am 8 weeks out from my surgery. I am in no pain. I am back working and I feel great. No numbness no leg pain. Have patience!!! That’s the key. The nerve has to relearn how to work so it’s a process. Also I recommend strengthening your core.
@@ShaFashion23 Hello Necia! As far as how long it took I wanna say after the 3rd week I started feeling less and less pain. One day I just got up and started moving again. I started therapy and it got better from there. Make sure you’re dehydrate because you’re taking pain meds. and drink ginger tea if you can get it to help with the inflammation. Be patient you will get better.
Gabapentin is a neuropathic pain blocker. It takes a few weeks to find the right dose, for me it took 5 weeks. It made me groggy, then high as a kite which was fun, then I couldn't sleep for 5 days and got Ativan to help me sleep. I went from 300 mg a day to 1500 mg a day and that works. Norco, Vicodin, and Somas don't help me with pain at all. Cyclobenzaprine at a low dose taken on and off helps with pain a great deal but also makes me very groggy mixed with the gaba and ativan. I've got ADR, laminectomy with discectomy and fusion coming up in 6 weeks. I'm hoping after that I can get off of the drugs but without them I wouldn't be able to walk at this point.
Currently 1 week and 4 days out. Feeling good but my left thigh hurts every now and then, but problem is I think I was doing too much walking and moving around these past couple of days. Rested all day today and feel great.
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
Omg I’m there exactly!!! I have watched every video and here you are and all the comments! I’ve been in my worst day before surgery for days straight after surgery. I’m going to my first appointment 20 days in on oxy Tylenol combo. The surgery site has me through the roof and left sciatica is devastating me. So seems somewhat normal and we will make it through 🙏🏻
I just microdiscectomy 6 days ago’ I walk no painkiller no meds Feeling very good , but still im Take it isy , i do walk about 3 miles a day I do still feel my wound in my back healing and pushing. But i couldnt asck for no better results after 22 month of suffering . Last night i finally found awsome position to sleep and move around without touching the wound. Listen to your body Follow your intuition But take everything slow and just try whot works for you. I just broiled 25hrs 🦴 best bones My collagen is almost ready 💜🦁💜
Everything you just said in this video is what I’m going through right now. I just had surgery on my L5 S1 4 days ago. Mannn when I tell you the pain in my leg is so bad. I was like omfg 🤬 why did I do this surgery. Im never gonna get my life back. I am just beating myself up mentally. This video is extremely helpful I have some hope because I was thinking I re-herniated the disk as well. So yeah this video gave me some hope . 🙏🏾
I share exactly the same…..14 days from my surgery Today and here I am!!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬…..it will get better somehow…..just have to be patience and persistent….
Same here, had unbelievable pain after 6 days , had rehurniation even although i hardly did anything, lay in bed and went to the toilet , but i suspect that it happend while going to the toilet , had 2nd operation the following monday ... 2 weeks after 2nd operation and starting to experience pain again 😢😢😢. I have literally lay in bed for 2 weeks , hardly moved bcos im so scared of rehurniation. I dnt sit at all , i dnt bend , i dont twist , i am extremely careful ... I prayer to god its not another rehurniation .... Strange weird pains at the two week mark , im even limiting going to the toilet .... I have my own business and cannot take much more time off , already been off for 4 weeks , 2 weeks with 1st op and now 2 weeks after 2nd , Im literally walking around like a robot , i try lay in bed all day and all night , i have started exercising after the first 9 days ... Plz god , i need your help
Take collagen everyday! It helped with my 3 herniated discs. Still getting the surgery for my L4-5 because it has been growing down in my spinal canal.
I had my surgery on 10/13/20 and it was instant relief. Never had to take any pain killers after surgery. My back feels good, I feel normal, can finally sleep again! Still told to wear a back brace for 6 weeks, and no bending, lifting or twisting...I take it as easy as I can...but I have 3 young kids...so I just listen to my body on what I can and can’t do.
I just microdiscectomy 6 days ago’ I walk no painkiller no meds Feeling very good , but still im Take it isy , i do walk about 3 miles a day I do still feel my wound in my back healing and pushing. But i couldnt asck for no better results after 22 month of suffering . Last night i finally found awsome position to sleep and move around without touching the wound. Listen to your body Follow your intuition But take everything slow and just try whot works for you
@@jurrutia4173 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery? Did u have back and leg pain b4 surgery or just leg pain or back pain?
Brother I was there on my first surgery. I was in great shape too. Mean, lasted 20 years and my second surgery. Honestly, avoid a second surgery at all causes. After, my second surgery in was all down hill to a spinal fusion on 10/30/2019. It takes ALOT OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS!! I call it a Marine Corps Attitude!!
Same situation man. It's painful even when i sleep or even when I'm stationary. Sitting, sleeping, walking, everything hurts like a stabbing shooting pain sometimes. Doctors say that it's nerve regeneration process that's why it's hurting. My surgeon is pretty confident that the operation was 100% successful, however he did ask me to get an MRI after 6 weeks. So will get an MRI, and see if hopefully there's no re-herniation or failed back surgery. Fingers crossed. Thanks for sharing your experience, mate. I hope we recover soon🙏
For anyone that finds this while going through the process. Ice packs are your friend from the moment you get home from surgery all the way through I would imagine. I'm on day 10, still have killer nerve pain in my right leg, mostly the peroneal nerve area. Ice has helped immensely with the pain, I'm not even taking any medication anymore. I want to feel everything so I can tell what my true progress is
Took me about 1 full yr to feel about normal after my L5s1 microdisectomy..And that was with 10mg oxycodone and diclofenac every day....Pre injury I was doing 10 sets of 10 with 315 lbs on my Atg Squats..Now im barely doing 175 on squats..SCARED TO DEATH..
Thanks much for sharing it Ryan!!!….I’m on my 12nd day post op and I’m struggling with my leg pain again and it’s really scary….this is driving me crazy, super irritated….so the famous“roller coaster” is knocking my door. By looking at your video I recognize 110% my scenario, type of pain, medications you got, walking routine, etc…. So I believe I just gonna have to improve my patience skills cause the ups and downs will come and we really have to be emotionally strong to go through it. Again, just wanted to say thank you for spending some time to share your story👍🏼
Man I feel you. I'm terrified I'm having surgery in 1 day (March 2021) Scared as hell but very optimistic and can't wait for relief. You should let us know how u are now.
I am on my 5'fth day after a discectomy of my L5-S1 herniated disk and so far have a rough man really rough some mornings i wake up and is little to no pain and some morning i wake up in agony with imense pain and dissconfort wich simply does not go away
Just completed 14 days from my L5-S1 MicroDiscectomy…..felt great from day 2 to 8 and suddenly a horrible leg pain knocked my door again…..came immediately to the doctor and He said I’m doing awesome, the nerve healing process is super slow…..and some pain up & downs are totally expected. I’m still having some medications (Gabapentin) and keeping some moderate walking discipline. Hoping and praying for the better and I’m sure better days will come. Have to be mentally strong and patience because this really sucks!!!!!!!!!!!😡
@@Vacarenas it gets better I promise I just had the surgery for a second time. 3 months after surgery I picked up something really heavy and reherniated a disc. So be careful. Second surgery went well. Dr. Says won't be a 3rd time no jelly left next will be fusion. I just turned 38 so learning to stop picking up stuff. Hope u get back to normal soon.
Brother forget it. I did all this. In the end the disc was absorbed by my body, totally gone naturally. That took two years, then massive hotspots all over the L4 S5, so lumbar fusion it was. 3 weeks post surgery, no leg pain at all, scar is a little tight and back is sore but down to one painkiller every 12 hours. Going to be solid in 6 months for sure. Hope it worked out for you mate.
Thank you for the video, going through the same right now day 17 still have tingles in foot. Did you feel anything like that, thank you again for video God Bless
Same here, worse leg pain then before and for a while there i was thinking I had pushed to far and you just picture another blow out through the same hole, and you fear this whole process has to start again if not maybe fusion. Thanks for the hope bro.
The healing time required is anywhere from 3 to 6 months before you no longer feel pain. Your doctor mentioned for you to walk around but did he prescribe physio-therapy as part of the recovery process? How do you feel today one year later?
Heck yeah man! It’s a hard mental battle!! I never took pain meds from day one! And I’m at week 4 still on a roller coaster of emotions.. There are so many things that come and go! I had an L3/L4 discectomy.
Hang in there prayers are powerful i was always active after my microlumbar discectomy i have to take it easy and prayers helped me heal I don’t have a explanation but im healing well ❤✨🙏🏼
thank you for your video your honestly help to figure out that what im experiencing is normal. I had my surgery 9days ago , the first 5 days I was okay. I was walking 🚶♂️ daily but the 8 and 9 days are my worst days. im so in pain like im still having a herniated dics. I call my surgeon he said it will go away with time and he prescribed me a medro pack steroid and increase my dose of lyrica. none is working and in so much pain.
Wow! This popped up this morning and it’s everything I’m going through. I’m on day 6 post op and hurt worse than before. Already finished a steroid pack because there was so much pain after sx. Yesterday I felt great today I got up and can barely walk. Call my sx office at 5:30 left message called again at 10:30. No call back all I’m doing is sitting here crying.
Hey, I'm post op surgery discectomy of L5/S1, and you've got to remember the surgeon will have be moving your sciatic nerve and muscles etc to get to your disc to remove the bulging part. So you've got to remember that it will just take time for your body to recover. Listen to your body if you are hurting don't do anything, just lie and chill and watch netflix. It is difficult as I've got OCD and can't do the house work to do what I want to do to make things clean and tidy.
If you had your operation just 2-3 weeks ago, then why are you sitting? Here they don't allow you to sit for 3 months just walking and laying in bed because by sitting all of your upper weight pressure is on you lumbar spine. My cousin had an extrusion on his L5-L4 disc and wanted to die how much pain he had and he couldn't even walk. But like I said, his recovery was 5 to 6 months and he never was sitting at that recovery time. Now he is feeling great he is even riding his bike and go hiking with friends again. I also have back problems or better said a herniated disc at S1-L5 and L5-L4 but try to avoid surgery with all kind of exercise. If I don't get better then I definitely will contact my cousins surgeon because he has done a great job with him.
2 weeks out from one, and the last 3 days has been ridiculous. Cant even get pain meds from my doc after 1 week. I am miserable. I just woke up 740 am screaming in anger and pain. And, I have moved around a lot. I tried to work some friday night. But from day 1 I have been walking. Occasionally needing a cane for stability. This shut sucks. I just ate 2 tylenol and 3 ibuprofen at omce. I am regretting this so bad. First few days were great, first week even. Im freaking out thinking it didnt work, it went wrong or there is some infection or something. I cant even put weight on my left foot right now
T minus 5 days................my surgeon also told me that after surgery I could experience very bad leg pain, BUT it was normal for this to happen. I also second guess my decision to do this, but after 6 weeks i cant take it anymore. I am able to do the eliptical for 30 minutes and it feels good so i will do this every day till the procedure.
End of day two and yes it’s a roller coaster! I get up a handful of times each day so far and walk around the house 10-15 min, then have to crash in bed lol. I see other vids of guys walking around fine same day as their surgery. Did say they had to remove more than originally thought. About 40% I believe. Said I should be good..3 months basically moving like a tinman. Mentioned a fusion down the road as i get older was prob in the cards. And a high risk of re herniated disc if not careful.
It took about a month for the 1st epidural to help, I had lost hope, then some magical relief. I've been trying to walk around every half hour or so but i can only do so man by loops in my house. I'm on day 12 and still have crazy nerve leg pain, it's like my nerve is misfiring an s hitting spots randomly.
I suffer with that to it’s like an electric shock down my leg and cramps in my calves , I feel for you as you are much younger . I had a great job I had a year from work then I went back to work my two disc blew in my spine severed my nerves to my bowels
You should have been on gabapentin first. It helps tremendously with the glute pain. My surgery was 3 days ago and I have had no pain amazingly. I just feel better. It almost sounds like they did the surgery on the wrong area. I had to have a double laminectomy. I had l5 and s1 nerve pinch/damage. They did double laminectomy on my l4/l5. My calve strength is coming back already. My feet are still numb but it is better. Feet numbness can take a year if it will ever stop.
Thank you so much for this video. I’m on day 8 and have these same issues. I just came to UA-cam to see what other people have said about it and this video is soo much help. I’ve got horrendous butt and leg pain that goes to the bottom of my foot and into my calf. I was so sure I had not done the log roll correct and reherniated. The comments under this video have helped so much in knowing I’m not alone. Jeez, what a rollercoaster.
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
I was pain free for 6 weeks. Suddenly, the past 2 weeks symptoms returning and back pain that i didn't have before surgery. I'm really worried! It's been 2 months
I know that the v-log is old but bro...I am a 6'10" 270 lb 53 yrd old re-tired professional B-Ball just had Microdisc Jan.17 for a L5/S1 that killed my media calf...I was not able to contract the calf and started to get swelling in the lower leg. First 3 days were hell as I was not able to take any pain meds due to my MS meds that block opids. I take low dose naltraxone. After the 3rd day pain started to go away and I walked 1.5 miles and started flossing the nerve. It is now 21 days post op and things are fine but still cant fire my media calf musle and have swelling. Going for an ultra sound next week to see if it just was a perfect storm with veins in my lower leg and my L5/S1 buldge. Have to say ACL surgery was more painful than the Microdisc......but this is killing me want to get back in the gym to lift
I've had 5 surgery in cervical that now has a plate an screws from C-2 to T-1 Scar tissue has brought on mega migraines an neck pain so I'll be going beck you under the knife in 2-3 months. Got out of surgery Tuesday 3/30/21 and my blatter hurts more. Most pain is getting in an out of bed an chair. Don't get all wound up folk's. 4 - 6 - 12 months from now all will be ancient history
@@samincanada874 it will be a year in august. It’s been a long couple months. Walking with a limp. Nerve testing shows there is some abnoabnormalities but they said it was because he had to stretch my nerve? None of it makes sense. But good news is yes, it got better. Almost back to normal
Man I am at day 10 post op, didn’t even get a microdisectomy, just a laminotomy which is a trim to one side of the lamina with some ligament removal to decompress my s1 nerve(disc ok) and yes I am getting random sciatic flare ups! It’s the post surgical inflammation and hypersensitized nerve that was moved during surgery that is causing this I have been told. Hope that offers some hope to those who think they have reherniated.
@@qsks8366 Yes! getting progressively better. Irritated nerves take long to heal...many months. The trend is upwards as I exercise and strengthen my core every day.
I’m day 7 post discectomy, and my sciatica is still bad. Before the op is was tolerable but as soon as I woke up in that bed just after surgery, it was a lot worse. I’m really hoping that this is just from the 4 years I’ve had sciatica and the healing process for the nerve
Nice one bro, just had mine done 4 days ago and seemed to have no leg pain or minimal pain in the first 48 hours. Now my leg hurts big time especially in the morning and sometimes worse than pre-op. L5/S1. Gotta keep it moving like you said. Those painkillers however gave me unbelievable constipation which was another nightmare. Did you get that too?
I have the same exact feeling on the glute/leg pain like u described. I’m on day 8 after MD. I’m so worried. My first follow up appointment will be 7 weeks away! I’m worried.
Don't be worried. I just went thru my 2 back surgery since 12/13. Doc's Operate then send you home to heal. Relax, it's almost impossible for any hardware to losing up or move
I had quite bad Sciatica. Surgeon said Discectomy was only option L5/S1 Discectomy + Nerve Reset Decompression. Surgery was exact 1 week ago. The surgery went well according to the surgeon and I was discharged the following day. The day after discharge I started to experience excrutiating pain, like I've never experienced before. This has continued to this day (1 week later). My biggest fear is laying down to sleep as I know I can't move to get up without agonising, screaming pain) and the hours after first waking are also screamingly agonising. I can't take one step without pain. Is this normal? No pain meds seem to be working.
8th days after surgery, not much pain just my both thighs are feeling sore a bit from walking around little bit. I’m like real cautious about moving around much. Cut off my medicines after 3rd days after surgery. Only Tylenole after.
Thanks for the video. I had Micro disectonomy and laminotomy two days back. I still feel pain while walking/sitting in right buttock muscles/ nerves. Although it is different than earlier. Did you feel same post 2-3 days.
I was on gabapentin prior my surgery... right after surgery I couldn't walk , I couldn't put my weight on my left leg and I was numb. I had to stay in the hospital for 4 days because they had to teach me the proper way to walk and use a Walker before leaving the hospital. I have no feeling on my tight, heel and foot. As a today I cant walk without a cane because If i try to walk normal my leg give up or just doesn't response. They doctor change my medication to lyrica and it works for the pain. I go to physical therapy and they put tape all over my leg to help me walk. Has someone had the same experience as me??...
That's exactly what my husband has he had his surgery 15 days ago and still having pain swelling in his left leg down to his big toe very restless pain killers don't help this is very hard seeing him in a lot of pain I feel sorry for all of you that have to go through this. Thank you all for sharing it has been very helpful
@@patriciaramczyk4437 hope your husband feels better.. As a today, I have to go for a fusion and they may place a devise to help with the pain. I still have no feeling in my left thigh, heel and foot and doctor said I may not get it back. Please don't rush with PT because it may re-hernited. Tell your husband to listen to his body and just take it easy. Best wishes and stay safe.
People don’t understand about the pain. They think I shouldn’t be able to work if my legs hurt so bad. I tell them it hurts the same no matter what I do.
Hi mate I had L4 microdiscectomy 4 weeks ago 3 weeks I was fine then boom right leg sciatic pain worse than before the op I'm getting a mri a think I've reherniated but here hoping it's the knitting period of recovery how are you. Now I live in UK and I'm like u shocked if I have to get surgery again this is now my 3rd L4 if I have to can you let me no how you are now thanks MIKE
Literally exactly how I’m feeling right now. I’m 5 days post surgery and the last 4 days were really good. Woke up today and I felt the worst sciatic/nerve pain in my left glute! The whole day I was thinking omg I just undid the whole surgery. The pain is slightly different to how it was prior surgery, sharper and lasting almost all day so far. I’ve been walking since post op day 1 with no issues. Approx 8000 to 10,000 steps a day. I’m praying it’s just one of those ups and downs you’re experiencing and not something like a rehernition.
I'm just over three weeks post-op and I'm feeling the same way. I was doing really good as in I only had six pain pills the first two weeks after surgery, halfway in to the second week I stood on my tippy toes to reach for something and now I have that sciatic pain again but compared to before the surgery it's bearable but like you I'm worried that the pain won't go away all the way I actually came on here to read the comments to see if what I'm feeling is normal or not.I'm praying that it's just part of the healing process my surgeon did say that my sciatic nerve was pinched so bad for so long it's kind of bruised now and I will get pain this is what he told me at week two check up so my fingers are crossed that this is all it is.
@@davidsage2739 hey David how are you,, I just had the surgery almost 3 weeks ago … I still have sum pain in my buttocks ,, but most of the pain is in my calve,, did you exp that ? if so how long did it take to go away ?
@@3269quick Hi, I'm sorry I just saw this... But yes I had the same pain as you in the same areas that you are mentioning that you had and my pain is very very slowly getting better and it's been about 4 months or so since my surgery. My surgeon told me that my sciatic nerve was basically crushed and it will take a very long time for it to fully heal (I just talked to my cousin yesterday and he had the same surgery a few years back and he said it actually took a good year 1 to year 1.5 for things to finally feel normal again and he does get the occasional flare up but he said fortunately it does go away and he feels normal again). On a separate note while I have still had pain down my leg but nothing like before surgery it's kind of been that annoying pain but definitely not debilitating since a couple weeks after surgery but a couple days ago when I went strawberry picking and it was raining out and my shoes got muddy so I got back to the car I went to change my shoes because my feet were wet and I did that dance that you would do while trying to change You're underwear and you're hopping on one foot (yep that one 😂) and I ended up jerking my back and feeling like I pulled the muscle... And now my back is slightly sore but my leg actually feels better, who knew? Although my back feels like although it's maybe pulled and sore it has been getting better since yesterday so hopefully that clears up and I'll be on the mend. How are you doing since surgery and since about 1month ago when you wrote your reply? It's nice to hear from other people that are having the same experience. P.S did the surgery play big time mental head games with you? It definitely did with me. Feeling like I'm really doing good and then a day later feeling somewhat depressed because I'll have more pain then I had in a while and then and then start feeling better again.
Hi D1mm3r I am on my 4 weeks and I am having the same problem the doctor said its normal because my nerves is very irritated, the pain comes and go, the same shooting pain but not like before. I hope this pain vanish once for all...how are you doing?
@@sunangel6640 My sciatica is pretty much completely gone however now for me my lower back pain/buttock pain is getting quite bad. I'm feeling a lot of tightness around the muscles near the site of incision as well as left and right buttocks. I'm almost certain it is only muscle pain, and kind of hoping it will go away with physio/massage. Still feeling a sense of hopelessness because I just want this nightmare to go away. You'd think 3 months post surgery you'll be back to 100%, well I'm not yet. Still have hope though!
@@sammispatz6999 its 28th day. I am still feeling some pain. But much better than pre operation. I was looking for some one who had similar surgery and wanted to know his feedback and recovery.
@@robbyterrill5707 have you gone through disectomy for l4 l5 s1. These days I have started doing physio therapy but it isn't working. I can easily walk and jog and can sit for hours with limited pain. The problem is I can't lie on the bed straight i had to bend my legs but still after few mins my nevers starts hurting
@@fahadsarwar2183 YES..I had microdisectomy on my L5s1..The rehab was absolutely horrific in pain..Took me almost a yr to function normal again..Im currently on Oxycodone and diclofenac for pain flair ups..Im very active and was into very heavy Squats at the gym before my injury..The surgery got rid of my sciatic pain but I have pain in my L5 now..im 4 yrs post op..GOOD LUCK.
It’s good to see these. I think part of the struggle is that you are an Alpha athlete like me and and you just want to push it too hard. I can tell just by the way that you are sitting you are in flexion and not sitting properly. Your physiotherapist should be all over this with you in terms of correct posture etc.
10 day away from my surgery! My back and sciatica was bad but tolorable. 2weeks ago I had a spasm in my lumbard ( same spot L5S1 ) now my right leg,/hip/shin is so painful my shin has been completely numb and can't stand for more than 5 minutes. Feels like someone hit my shin with a bat!!! Went to ER and they did a new MRI. I see my Surgeon in 4 dayd( pre op) and he will review new MRI to see if we are on for same surgery or I messed it up and need something different?? Crazy stuff can sleep really, Norco really doesn't help with pain. Sucks. We will see!! Hope your doing better and keep up the good fight!!!👍👍👍
@@j_r0dusmc168 Hey there, forgot I even posted this. Well pain got better but they went ahead and trimmed the disc. Seemed to help a bit but they finally did a fusion 6 months ago. Ant. and posterior S1,L4/5. Does feel better but still have numbness in my feet and shins. Lower back pain is gone except sometimes a sharp pain ( not back pain) like From the hardware? Doc said probably refered pain. Also left side of crotch is numb, a risk when they go threw the front. All and all much better than before but not like new for sure. If your going threw it take your time! See if things heal on there own. However if you have leg pain/numbness seek attention! Mine was workman's comp from an accident at work. So I had no choice but flow with there four year lag and have permanent nerve damage. Still breathing lol. Thanks for inquiring and hope this helps a little. Again if you don't have leg or referred pain I would do what you can to self help ( loose weight, change jobs ECT. ) Sometimes we can't. Be positive, it's the biggest thing. Things always get worse is your down! 👍💪🥇 Things will get better if we make it better! Doesn't hurt to have God by your side as well❤️🇺🇸
Ive been suffering since 2012. Moved here to mesa az in 2014. I have severe pain and it radiates down my lower back into by buttock and down leg on left side. Physically and emotionally and mentally im broke down because they wont listen.ive had xrays,ct scans, mri 1.5 and mri 3t. Mri 3t showed the 4 bulding discs and compressed nerves. Ive seen a ortho surgeon who was more concrened about how he looked than helping me. Ive done everything they asked me to do and just last AGAIN went to ER after just being there 2 days prior. What do i do
Find a female doctor as another patient said on a forum or blog I was reading. They are more "attuned"/sympathetic/nurturing whatever you wanna call it to your pain, when it comes to requesting some pain meds.
I’m in that position right now I don’t know if I should get the surgery my L5 S1 disc is giving me allot of pain for almost 2 years from a at work injury should I get a layer ?
IronFive0 how are you ? I just had the surgery on 4-14-20 and you are right it is a emotional roller coaster,, everytime I think im getting better my leg starts to hurt more,,, I"ve talk with my doctor on 4-29-20 and I told him I was still having pain in my right buttocks and sharp pains and pain in my calve, very painful in my calve.. I told him I saw your video and I started taking sum gabapentin that I had,, it helped,, he told me to continue to use it,,, it helps but the pain is very server in my calve,,, did you exp, that after your two week post op ?,, and if you did exp, this ,how long did it take to go away ? one other thing,, did sitting affect you two weeks after your surgery ? would you please give me a reply THANK YOU ,,LESTER W, 5-2-20
I needed this. I am on day 10 and I am on an emotional and physical roller coaster. Like you, the pain is different but it is real pain. Not doing so hot
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
Same here, had unbelievable pain after 6 days , had rehurniation even although i hardly did anything, lay in bed and went to the toilet , but i suspect that it happend while going to the toilet , had 2nd operation the following monday ...
2 weeks after 2nd operation and starting to experience pain again 😢😢😢. I have literally lay in bed for 2 weeks , hardly moved bcos im so scared of rehurniation. I dnt sit at all , i dnt bend , i dont twist , i am extremely careful ...
I prayer to god its not another rehurniation ....
Strange weird pains at the two week mark , im even limiting going to the toilet ....
I have my own business and cannot take much more time off , already been off for 4 weeks , 2 weeks with 1st op and now 2 weeks after 2nd ,
Im literally walking around like a robot , i try lay in bed all day and all night , i have started exercising after the first 9 days ...
Plz god , i need your help
How did you end up Ryan ?
@@baksteenbaksteen5230how are you now?
@@baksteenbaksteen5230hey man what ur condition now? All pain gone? any new surgery?
Yeah dude, I know what you mean with that nerve pain, totally sucks. I have spinal stenosis and had L3-L4 laminectomy/discectomy as I was having bladder & bowel problems as well as the debilitating leg and back pain. Surgeon and all the research I did told me to walk was the best medicine, so day after surgery I got them to remove all the tubes hanging out of me and walked the corridors of the hospital. When I got home 2 days later I started to walk around the block and tried to go a bit further everyday. Just over a week from surgery I'm up to 2km a day with no pain. Good work with the updates and hopefully you are back in action now.
How did you walk 😢with sciatica.
@@Mitsy52 After surgery I didn't have sciatica. How are you travelling now?
@@Mitsy52after surgery scietica goes away but you feel pain after a good walk but it is not much
I'm so glad I seen this. I've been experiencing same thing emotions all over due to leg pain coming back. I've been walking but maybe need to walk more. Thank you so much! I'm also on gabapentin. Will see I'm an RN and hoping I can get back to work like I did before all this!
I just went through it 9/24. 8 weeks now and just recently, week 7, I was able to tolerate my foot/leg pain. No more medications but I still feel light numbing and Pain down my calf and toes. But like you said man it was horrible! I couldn’t even sleep and I would tear up. I’m not the kind to drop a tear. Worse pain ever.
hello are you still on youtube ?? if so please reply,, I have a few questions I would like to ask concerning your pain
3269quick hey hope i can help, am in my week 4 of surgery L4-L5
@@Lo0oLa1990 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
Thank you so much for this video! I had this surgery 3 weeks and 2 days ago. 3 days ago I stared to have a serious pain in my back where my surgery was and it was hard to walk. So I walked more and it has gotten better but it is almost impossible to sleep on my side or back. It feels like I have something in my back pressing on my nerve. Oh it hurts so bad but I’m back on gabapentin, Motrin and Oxycodone. I can’t sleep otherwise. It’s good to know that other people have ups and downs like this. I am so worried. It’s like a constant struggle mentally to wonder if our disc reherniated again or not- These 6 weeks are going to be hard/ it’s such a long time to “baby” yourself and how you do things. Getting in and out of bed and being comfortable is so hard. I need more videos and I’m going to check out your journey.
Appreciate your vid man. I had mine Jan 5th and I’ve had ups and downs like you. I was seriously depressed and thinking I really fucked up getting the surgery. When I found your video I was searching for some hope. You gave me hope and encouragement to be strong and patient. Thank you.
Exactly the same with Me. 14 days post op Today and struggling with my roller coaster here…..We all gonna go through this crap……👍🏼
Are you doing good now ?
@@Vacarenas I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
Just had my surgery 6 days ago. Two days ago my leg started hurting. I went into oh crap mode! Haven’t had my follow up yet. Glad I found this video! Must my mind at ease a bit! Thank you!
How to u feel now? Pls let us know.
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
If you weren't particularly mobile after the first week, some scar tissue may have set in that is impinging on the sciatic nerve. Plus, the nerve is going to be irritated as all hell for a while. A re-herniation is not likely unless you were sitting for several hours, excessively bending, and/or lifting a heavy object improperly, which doesn't sound like the case. Not to worry; the pain will improve with time and as you gradually increase your activity level. Kindly note that I am not a licensed M.D. and am not giving medical advice.
thank you your tip helped me feel more relax, its my 4 weeks and the sooting pain still down on my front leg but the pain comes and go, the doctor told me the same thing as you :)
I think thats the same with me.. Day 10 after surgery.. Still pain.. Especially in the morning.
I had the same surgery 12/8/21. I was in his position two weeks after, but now I’m 3 1/2 weeks post op and the pain is all gone. I have been walking 3 miles a day and I feel good!
@@hirsimusejenecade I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
@@Optimus19572 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery? Thanks for your comment
I have to say I am 8 weeks out from my surgery. I am in no pain. I am back working and I feel great. No numbness no leg pain. Have patience!!! That’s the key. The nerve has to relearn how to work so it’s a process. Also I recommend strengthening your core.
How long did it take for your pain to go away like this. I am 6 days post OP and I still have nerve pain.
@@ShaFashion23 Hello Necia! As far as how long it took I wanna say after the 3rd week I started feeling less and less pain. One day I just got up and started moving again. I started therapy and it got better from there. Make sure you’re dehydrate because you’re taking pain meds. and drink ginger tea if you can get it to help with the inflammation. Be patient you will get better.
Gabapentin is a neuropathic pain blocker. It takes a few weeks to find the right dose, for me it took 5 weeks. It made me groggy, then high as a kite which was fun, then I couldn't sleep for 5 days and got Ativan to help me sleep. I went from 300 mg a day to 1500 mg a day and that works. Norco, Vicodin, and Somas don't help me with pain at all. Cyclobenzaprine at a low dose taken on and off helps with pain a great deal but also makes me very groggy mixed with the gaba and ativan. I've got ADR, laminectomy with discectomy and fusion coming up in 6 weeks. I'm hoping after that I can get off of the drugs but without them I wouldn't be able to walk at this point.
Currently 1 week and 4 days out. Feeling good but my left thigh hurts every now and then, but problem is I think I was doing too much walking and moving around these past couple of days. Rested all day today and feel great.
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
Omg I’m there exactly!!! I have watched every video and here you are and all the comments! I’ve been in my worst day before surgery for days straight after surgery. I’m going to my first appointment 20 days in on oxy Tylenol combo. The surgery site has me through the roof and left sciatica is devastating me. So seems somewhat normal and we will make it through 🙏🏻
I just microdiscectomy 6 days ago’
I walk no painkiller no meds
Feeling very good , but still im
Take it isy , i do walk about 3 miles a day
I do still feel my wound in my back healing and pushing. But i couldnt asck for no better results after 22 month of suffering .
Last night i finally found awsome position to sleep and move around without touching the wound.
Listen to your body
Follow your intuition
But take everything slow and just try whot works for you.
I just broiled 25hrs 🦴 best bones
My collagen is almost ready 💜🦁💜
Everything you just said in this video is what I’m going through right now. I just had surgery on my L5 S1 4 days ago. Mannn when I tell you the pain in my leg is so bad. I was like omfg 🤬 why did I do this surgery. Im never gonna get my life back. I am just beating myself up mentally. This video is extremely helpful I have some hope because I was thinking I re-herniated the disk as well. So yeah this video gave me some hope . 🙏🏾
I share exactly the same…..14 days from my surgery Today and here I am!!!!!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬…..it will get better somehow…..just have to be patience and persistent….
Same here, had unbelievable pain after 6 days , had rehurniation even although i hardly did anything, lay in bed and went to the toilet , but i suspect that it happend while going to the toilet , had 2nd operation the following monday ...
2 weeks after 2nd operation and starting to experience pain again 😢😢😢. I have literally lay in bed for 2 weeks , hardly moved bcos im so scared of rehurniation. I dnt sit at all , i dnt bend , i dont twist , i am extremely careful ...
I prayer to god its not another rehurniation ....
Strange weird pains at the two week mark , im even limiting going to the toilet ....
I have my own business and cannot take much more time off , already been off for 4 weeks , 2 weeks with 1st op and now 2 weeks after 2nd ,
Im literally walking around like a robot , i try lay in bed all day and all night , i have started exercising after the first 9 days ...
Plz god , i need your help
Take collagen everyday! It helped with my 3 herniated discs. Still getting the surgery for my L4-5 because it has been growing down in my spinal canal.
I had my surgery on 10/13/20 and it was instant relief. Never had to take any pain killers after surgery. My back feels good, I feel normal, can finally sleep again! Still told to wear a back brace for 6 weeks, and no bending, lifting or twisting...I take it as easy as I can...but I have 3 young kids...so I just listen to my body on what I can and can’t do.
I just broiled 25hrs 🦴 best bones
My collagen is almost ready 💜🦁💜
I just microdiscectomy 6 days ago’
I walk no painkiller no meds
Feeling very good , but still im
Take it isy , i do walk about 3 miles a day
I do still feel my wound in my back healing and pushing. But i couldnt asck for no better results after 22 month of suffering .
Last night i finally found awsome position to sleep and move around without touching the wound.
Listen to your body
Follow your intuition
But take everything slow and just try whot works for you
@@jurrutia4173 I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery? Did u have back and leg pain b4 surgery or just leg pain or back pain?
Brother I was there on my first surgery. I was in great shape too. Mean, lasted 20 years and my second surgery. Honestly, avoid a second surgery at all causes. After, my second surgery in was all down hill to a spinal fusion on 10/30/2019. It takes ALOT OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS!! I call it a Marine Corps Attitude!!
How are you know
Can you update yourself now
Just had this done OCT 12th 4 weeks ago. Ups and downs just like you.
Same situation man. It's painful even when i sleep or even when I'm stationary. Sitting, sleeping, walking, everything hurts like a stabbing shooting pain sometimes. Doctors say that it's nerve regeneration process that's why it's hurting. My surgeon is pretty confident that the operation was 100% successful, however he did ask me to get an MRI after 6 weeks. So will get an MRI, and see if hopefully there's no re-herniation or failed back surgery. Fingers crossed. Thanks for sharing your experience, mate. I hope we recover soon🙏
For anyone that finds this while going through the process. Ice packs are your friend from the moment you get home from surgery all the way through I would imagine. I'm on day 10, still have killer nerve pain in my right leg, mostly the peroneal nerve area. Ice has helped immensely with the pain, I'm not even taking any medication anymore. I want to feel everything so I can tell what my true progress is
Took me about 1 full yr to feel about normal after my L5s1 microdisectomy..And that was with 10mg oxycodone and diclofenac every day....Pre injury I was doing 10 sets of 10 with 315 lbs on my Atg Squats..Now im barely doing 175 on squats..SCARED TO DEATH..
Thanks much for sharing it Ryan!!!….I’m on my 12nd day post op and I’m struggling with my leg pain again and it’s really scary….this is driving me crazy, super irritated….so the famous“roller coaster” is knocking my door. By looking at your video I recognize 110% my scenario, type of pain, medications you got, walking routine, etc…. So I believe I just gonna have to improve my patience skills cause the ups and downs will come and we really have to be emotionally strong to go through it. Again, just wanted to say thank you for spending some time to share your story👍🏼
Hey, how did you end up?
Thank you for your honesty. Hoping to get this soon for L4 and L5
Thanks for you video i just got out of hospital from surgery. This was very informative i hope you got better
I hope my operation works 🙏 thank you for sharing
Man I feel you. I'm terrified I'm having surgery in 1 day (March 2021) Scared as hell but very optimistic and can't wait for relief. You should let us know how u are now.
I am on my 5'fth day after a discectomy of my L5-S1 herniated disk and so far have a rough man really rough some mornings i wake up and is little to no pain and some morning i wake up in agony with imense pain and dissconfort wich simply does not go away
I had surgery 23 days but still have pain and numbness what should I will do
Just completed 14 days from my L5-S1 MicroDiscectomy…..felt great from day 2 to 8 and suddenly a horrible leg pain knocked my door again…..came immediately to the doctor and He said I’m doing awesome, the nerve healing process is super slow…..and some pain up & downs are totally expected. I’m still having some medications (Gabapentin) and keeping some moderate walking discipline. Hoping and praying for the better and I’m sure better days will come. Have to be mentally strong and patience because this really sucks!!!!!!!!!!!😡
@@Vacarenas it gets better I promise I just had the surgery for a second time. 3 months after surgery I picked up something really heavy and reherniated a disc. So be careful. Second surgery went well. Dr. Says won't be a 3rd time no jelly left next will be fusion. I just turned 38 so learning to stop picking up stuff. Hope u get back to normal soon.
@@noor6225 it will go away.
Brother forget it. I did all this. In the end the disc was absorbed by my body, totally gone naturally. That took two years, then massive hotspots all over the L4 S5, so lumbar fusion it was. 3 weeks post surgery, no leg pain at all, scar is a little tight and back is sore but down to one painkiller every 12 hours. Going to be solid in 6 months for sure. Hope it worked out for you mate.
Thank you for the video, going through the same right now day 17 still have tingles in foot. Did you feel anything like that, thank you again for video God Bless
Same here, worse leg pain then before and for a while there i was thinking I had pushed to far and you just picture another blow out through the same hole, and you fear this whole process has to start again if not maybe fusion. Thanks for the hope bro.
The healing time required is anywhere from 3 to 6 months before you no longer feel pain. Your doctor mentioned for you to walk around but did he prescribe physio-therapy as part of the recovery process? How do you feel today one year later?
Heck yeah man! It’s a hard mental battle!! I never took pain meds from day one! And I’m at week 4 still on a roller coaster of emotions.. There are so many things that come and go! I had an L3/L4 discectomy.
I’m in the exact same boat you are man. Thank you so much for making this video put my mind at ease
I had the operation they removed part of four vertebra it took about three months
Hang in there prayers are powerful i was always active after my microlumbar discectomy i have to take it easy and prayers helped me heal I don’t have a explanation but im healing well ❤✨🙏🏼
thank you for your video
your honestly help to figure out that what im experiencing is normal. I had my surgery 9days ago , the first 5 days I was okay. I was walking 🚶♂️ daily but the 8 and 9 days are my worst days. im so in pain like im still having a herniated dics. I call my surgeon he said it will go away with time and he prescribed me a medro pack steroid and increase my dose of lyrica. none is working and in so much pain.
Same thing here…..we’re in the same boat!!!!!!!!
Everything you say its true..Done my disectomy L4-5 S1 last yr November 2020.
Hi, how are you now?
Wow! This popped up this morning and it’s everything I’m going through. I’m on day 6 post op and hurt worse than before. Already finished a steroid pack because there was so much pain after sx. Yesterday I felt great today I got up and can barely walk. Call my sx office at 5:30 left message called again at 10:30. No call back all I’m doing is sitting here crying.
Hey, I'm post op surgery discectomy of L5/S1, and you've got to remember the surgeon will have be moving your sciatic nerve and muscles etc to get to your disc to remove the bulging part. So you've got to remember that it will just take time for your body to recover. Listen to your body if you are hurting don't do anything, just lie and chill and watch netflix.
It is difficult as I've got OCD and can't do the house work to do what I want to do to make things clean and tidy.
Great advice.
How are you now??
If you had your operation just 2-3 weeks ago, then why are you sitting? Here they don't allow you to sit for 3 months just walking and laying in bed because by sitting all of your upper weight pressure is on you lumbar spine. My cousin had an extrusion on his L5-L4 disc and wanted to die how much pain he had and he couldn't even walk. But like I said, his recovery was 5 to 6 months and he never was sitting at that recovery time. Now he is feeling great he is even riding his bike and go hiking with friends again.
I also have back problems or better said a herniated disc at S1-L5 and L5-L4 but try to avoid surgery with all kind of exercise. If I don't get better then I definitely will contact my cousins surgeon because he has done a great job with him.
I don't allowed to sit too for 6 weeks
2 weeks out from one, and the last 3 days has been ridiculous. Cant even get pain meds from my doc after 1 week. I am miserable. I just woke up 740 am screaming in anger and pain. And, I have moved around a lot. I tried to work some friday night. But from day 1 I have been walking. Occasionally needing a cane for stability. This shut sucks. I just ate 2 tylenol and 3 ibuprofen at omce. I am regretting this so bad. First few days were great, first week even. Im freaking out thinking it didnt work, it went wrong or there is some infection or something. I cant even put weight on my left foot right now
T minus 5 days................my surgeon also told me that after surgery I could experience very bad leg pain, BUT it was normal for this to happen. I also second guess my decision to do this, but after 6 weeks i cant take it anymore. I am able to do the eliptical for 30 minutes and it feels good so i will do this every day till the procedure.
End of day two and yes it’s a roller coaster! I get up a handful of times each day so far and walk around the house 10-15 min, then have to crash in bed lol. I see other vids of guys walking around fine same day as their surgery. Did say they had to remove more than originally thought. About 40% I believe. Said I should be good..3 months basically moving like a tinman. Mentioned a fusion down the road as i get older was prob in the cards. And a high risk of re herniated disc if not careful.
How are you now?
It took about a month for the 1st epidural to help, I had lost hope, then some magical relief. I've been trying to walk around every half hour or so but i can only do so man by loops in my house. I'm on day 12 and still have crazy nerve leg pain, it's like my nerve is misfiring an s hitting spots randomly.
I suffer with that to it’s like an electric shock down my leg and cramps in my calves , I feel for you as you are much younger . I had a great job I had a year from work then I went back to work my two disc blew in my spine severed my nerves to my bowels
How are you now?
You should have been on gabapentin first. It helps tremendously with the glute pain. My surgery was 3 days ago and I have had no pain amazingly. I just feel better. It almost sounds like they did the surgery on the wrong area. I had to have a double laminectomy. I had l5 and s1 nerve pinch/damage. They did double laminectomy on my l4/l5. My calve strength is coming back already. My feet are still numb but it is better. Feet numbness can take a year if it will ever stop.
Thank you so much for this video. I’m on day 8 and have these same issues. I just came to UA-cam to see what other people have said about it and this video is soo much help. I’ve got horrendous butt and leg pain that goes to the bottom of my foot and into my calf. I was so sure I had not done the log roll correct and reherniated. The comments under this video have helped so much in knowing I’m not alone. Jeez, what a rollercoaster.
did this go away?
I'm 10 months in of back pain. I found out I have a disc buldge at L5 s1 I've tried physical therapy, chiropractor, decompression exercises, deep tissue massages, medicine, etc nothing helps. I'm scheduled tommorrow for a steroid injection. My doc said if it helps with the pain surgery will help the pain go away. I have back pain on my left side when I sit not when I walk or stand. Has your pain went all the way away after surgery?
L wains how did you end up ? Give us an update :)
Did it go away or had you reherniated?
I was pain free for 6 weeks. Suddenly, the past 2 weeks symptoms returning and back pain that i didn't have before surgery. I'm really worried! It's been 2 months
I know that the v-log is old but bro...I am a 6'10" 270 lb 53 yrd old re-tired professional B-Ball just had Microdisc Jan.17 for a L5/S1 that killed my media calf...I was not able to contract the calf and started to get swelling in the lower leg. First 3 days were hell as I was not able to take any pain meds due to my MS meds that block opids. I take low dose naltraxone. After the 3rd day pain started to go away and I walked 1.5 miles and started flossing the nerve. It is now 21 days post op and things are fine but still cant fire my media calf musle and have swelling. Going for an ultra sound next week to see if it just was a perfect storm with veins in my lower leg and my L5/S1 buldge.
Have to say ACL surgery was more painful than the Microdisc......but this is killing me want to get back in the gym to lift
Has anyone ever heard of a surgeon doing l4,l5 and l5,s1 at the same time?
I hear you man did mines 4 years ago..now it’s worse..can’t work out any,more..pray bro…too young.
I've had 5 surgery in cervical that now has a plate an screws from C-2 to T-1 Scar tissue has brought on mega migraines an neck pain so I'll be going beck you under the knife in 2-3 months. Got out of surgery Tuesday 3/30/21 and my blatter hurts more. Most pain is getting in an out of bed an chair. Don't get all wound up folk's. 4 - 6 - 12 months from now all will be ancient history
I’m 2 weeks post op and I woke up with a numb foot. Anyone else? I had my l3l4 and my foot has been dropping and dragging since
Same, did it get better?
@@samincanada874 it will be a year in august. It’s been a long couple months. Walking with a limp. Nerve testing shows there is some abnoabnormalities but they said it was because he had to stretch my nerve? None of it makes sense. But good news is yes, it got better. Almost back to normal
I did mine from deadlifting, haven't had the OP just yet but hopefully I don't have to
I’m at day 3 and thanks for the video :)
I'm also in Az, what Doctor did your procedure, I'm scheduled to do the same surgery I'm pretty nervous. But your videos are giving me some relief.
Dr. Johnathon Landsman from PHX Orthopedic Consultants.
yo voy pasando por lo mismo, voy en mi dia 7 posterior a la cirugia, y mi nivel de desesperación esta al maximo... saludos..
oscar noriega ayala How are you now?
y como te sientes ahora ?
Man I am at day 10 post op, didn’t even get a microdisectomy, just a laminotomy which is a trim to one side of the lamina with some ligament removal to decompress my s1 nerve(disc ok) and yes I am getting random sciatic flare ups! It’s the post surgical inflammation and hypersensitized nerve that was moved during surgery that is causing this I have been told. Hope that offers some hope to those who think they have reherniated.
You still doing good?
@@qsks8366 Yes! getting progressively better. Irritated nerves take long to heal...many months. The trend is upwards as I exercise and strengthen my core every day.
I’m day 7 post discectomy, and my sciatica is still bad. Before the op is was tolerable but as soon as I woke up in that bed just after surgery, it was a lot worse. I’m really hoping that this is just from the 4 years I’ve had sciatica and the healing process for the nerve
Are you feeling better now ?
I'm really sorry I'm going l4 l5 craps... I'm just scared
Sounds normal. I'm 2 weeks out and some days are worse than others.
Nice one bro, just had mine done 4 days ago and seemed to have no leg pain or minimal pain in the first 48 hours. Now my leg hurts big time especially in the morning and sometimes worse than pre-op. L5/S1. Gotta keep it moving like you said. Those painkillers however gave me unbelievable constipation which was another nightmare. Did you get that too?
How you feeling now
I have the same exact feeling on the glute/leg pain like u described. I’m on day 8 after MD. I’m so worried. My first follow up appointment will be 7 weeks away! I’m worried.
Don't be worried. I just went thru my 2 back surgery since 12/13. Doc's Operate then send you home to heal. Relax, it's almost impossible for any hardware to losing up or move
How did you end up Kai ?
I had quite bad Sciatica. Surgeon said Discectomy was only option L5/S1 Discectomy + Nerve Reset Decompression. Surgery was exact 1 week ago. The surgery went well according to the surgeon and I was discharged the following day. The day after discharge I started to experience excrutiating pain, like I've never experienced before. This has continued to this day (1 week later). My biggest fear is laying down to sleep as I know I can't move to get up without agonising, screaming pain) and the hours after first waking are also screamingly agonising. I can't take one step without pain. Is this normal? No pain meds seem to be working.
Yes..I was exactly the same. took me almost 1 full yr to feel halfway normal.
Im on 3 oxycodone tabs per day now..been 4 yrs post op..
It is scary when it comes back mine came back and it gave me the worst anxiety . Move around more and then it hurts ro rest . Confusing
It’s best to consider an MRI. It could be hematoma or fibrosis.
Thank you for your content
8th days after surgery, not much pain just my both thighs are feeling sore a bit from walking around little bit. I’m like real cautious about moving around much. Cut off my medicines after 3rd days after surgery. Only Tylenole after.
Did it go away?
@@qsks8366 now it has been like 2-3months. I can bend a lil, feels much better now. Ya it’s gone.
Thanks for the video. I had Micro disectonomy and laminotomy two days back. I still feel pain while walking/sitting in right buttock muscles/ nerves. Although it is different than earlier. Did you feel same post 2-3 days.
How are you feeling now?
Hi I had microdiscectomy almost two weeks I'm still suffering pain in the left buttock. how are you feeling now?
It will go slowly. You have to follow Dr instruction of precautions and physiotherapy/exercise.
I was on gabapentin prior my surgery... right after surgery I couldn't walk , I couldn't put my weight on my left leg and I was numb.
I had to stay in the hospital for 4 days because they had to teach me the proper way to walk and use a Walker before leaving the hospital. I have no feeling on my tight, heel and foot.
As a today I cant walk without a cane because If i try to walk normal my leg give up or just doesn't response.
They doctor change my medication to lyrica and it works for the pain. I go to physical therapy and they put tape all over my leg to help me walk.
Has someone had the same experience as me??...
That's exactly what my husband has he had his surgery 15 days ago and still having pain swelling in his left leg down to his big toe very restless pain killers don't help this is very hard seeing him in a lot of pain I feel sorry for all of you that have to go through this. Thank you all for sharing it has been very helpful
@@patriciaramczyk4437 hope your husband feels better..
As a today, I have to go for a fusion and they may place a devise to help with the pain.
I still have no feeling in my left thigh, heel and foot and doctor said I may not get it back.
Please don't rush with PT because it may re-hernited. Tell your husband to listen to his body and just take it easy.
Best wishes and stay safe.
Its probably about time i do an update
People don’t understand about the pain. They think I shouldn’t be able to work if my legs hurt so bad. I tell them it hurts the same no matter what I do.
Hi mate I had L4 microdiscectomy 4 weeks ago 3 weeks I was fine then boom right leg sciatic pain worse than before the op I'm getting a mri a think I've reherniated but here hoping it's the knitting period of recovery how are you. Now I live in UK and I'm like u shocked if I have to get surgery again this is now my 3rd L4 if I have to can you let me no how you are now thanks MIKE
Literally exactly how I’m feeling right now. I’m 5 days post surgery and the last 4 days were really good. Woke up today and I felt the worst sciatic/nerve pain in my left glute! The whole day I was thinking omg I just undid the whole surgery. The pain is slightly different to how it was prior surgery, sharper and lasting almost all day so far. I’ve been walking since post op day 1 with no issues. Approx 8000 to 10,000 steps a day. I’m praying it’s just one of those ups and downs you’re experiencing and not something like a rehernition.
I'm just over three weeks post-op and I'm feeling the same way. I was doing really good as in I only had six pain pills the first two weeks after surgery, halfway in to the second week I stood on my tippy toes to reach for something and now I have that sciatic pain again but compared to before the surgery it's bearable but like you I'm worried that the pain won't go away all the way I actually came on here to read the comments to see if what I'm feeling is normal or not.I'm praying that it's just part of the healing process my surgeon did say that my sciatic nerve was pinched so bad for so long it's kind of bruised now and I will get pain this is what he told me at week two check up so my fingers are crossed that this is all it is.
@@davidsage2739 hey David how are you,, I just had the surgery almost 3 weeks ago … I still have sum pain in my buttocks ,, but most of the pain is in my calve,, did you exp that ? if so how long did it take to go away ?
@@3269quick Hi, I'm sorry I just saw this... But yes I had the same pain as you in the same areas that you are mentioning that you had and my pain is very very slowly getting better and it's been about 4 months or so since my surgery. My surgeon told me that my sciatic nerve was basically crushed and it will take a very long time for it to fully heal (I just talked to my cousin yesterday and he had the same surgery a few years back and he said it actually took a good year 1 to year 1.5 for things to finally feel normal again and he does get the occasional flare up but he said fortunately it does go away and he feels normal again). On a separate note while I have still had pain down my leg but nothing like before surgery it's kind of been that annoying pain but definitely not debilitating since a couple weeks after surgery but a couple days ago when I went strawberry picking and it was raining out and my shoes got muddy so I got back to the car I went to change my shoes because my feet were wet and I did that dance that you would do while trying to change You're underwear and you're hopping on one foot (yep that one 😂) and I ended up jerking my back and feeling like I pulled the muscle... And now my back is slightly sore but my leg actually feels better, who knew? Although my back feels like although it's maybe pulled and sore it has been getting better since yesterday so hopefully that clears up and I'll be on the mend. How are you doing since surgery and since about 1month ago when you wrote your reply? It's nice to hear from other people that are having the same experience.
P.S did the surgery play big time mental head games with you? It definitely did with me. Feeling like I'm really doing good and then a day later feeling somewhat depressed because I'll have more pain then I had in a while and then and then start feeling better again.
Hi D1mm3r I am on my 4 weeks and I am having the same problem the doctor said its normal because my nerves is very irritated, the pain comes and go, the same shooting pain but not like before. I hope this pain vanish once for all...how are you doing?
@@sunangel6640 My sciatica is pretty much completely gone however now for me my lower back pain/buttock pain is getting quite bad. I'm feeling a lot of tightness around the muscles near the site of incision as well as left and right buttocks. I'm almost certain it is only muscle pain, and kind of hoping it will go away with physio/massage. Still feeling a sense of hopelessness because I just want this nightmare to go away. You'd think 3 months post surgery you'll be back to 100%, well I'm not yet. Still have hope though!
I recently had this surgery. But still feeling pain after 20 days of operation.
I had it 2 weeks ago, feeling maybe I reherniated today...
@@sammispatz6999 its 28th day. I am still feeling some pain. But much better than pre operation. I was looking for some one who had similar surgery and wanted to know his feedback and recovery.
Im 4 yrs post op and still have pain intermittenly..I still cant do what i use to do at the gym..
@@robbyterrill5707 have you gone through disectomy for l4 l5 s1. These days I have started doing physio therapy but it isn't working.
I can easily walk and jog and can sit for hours with limited pain. The problem is I can't lie on the bed straight i had to bend my legs but still after few mins my nevers starts hurting
@@fahadsarwar2183 YES..I had microdisectomy on my L5s1..The rehab was absolutely horrific in pain..Took me almost a yr to function normal again..Im currently on Oxycodone and diclofenac for pain flair ups..Im very active and was into very heavy Squats at the gym before my injury..The surgery got rid of my sciatic pain but I have pain in my L5 now..im 4 yrs post op..GOOD LUCK.
Matter of fact. Once you have back/spinal problems, there is no cure.
I am going through the exact same thing
Thank you for this very informative video
It’s good to see these. I think part of the struggle is that you are an Alpha athlete like me and and you just want to push it too hard. I can tell just by the way that you are sitting you are in flexion and not sitting properly. Your physiotherapist should be all over this with you in terms of correct posture etc.
bro along with leg pain did you face lower back pain as well ?
The problem is not moving around enough? Didn't the nurse say in your last video you were doing to much?
Ryan! My mom sent me this video because I was crying about the same thing week 3. I felt so good for 7-10 days!!! Thank you for sharing.
I'm 2wks PO. No leg pain but today started dull achy pain same leg my sciatic was in. How are you doing now?
10 day away from my surgery! My back and sciatica was bad but tolorable. 2weeks ago I had a spasm in my lumbard ( same spot L5S1 ) now my right leg,/hip/shin is so painful my shin has been completely numb and can't stand for more than 5 minutes. Feels like someone hit my shin with a bat!!! Went to ER and they did a new MRI. I see my Surgeon in 4 dayd( pre op) and he will review new MRI to see if we are on for same surgery or I messed it up and need something different?? Crazy stuff can sleep really, Norco really doesn't help with pain. Sucks. We will see!! Hope your doing better and keep up the good fight!!!👍👍👍
How did it make out??
@@j_r0dusmc168 Hey there, forgot I even posted this. Well pain got better but they went ahead and trimmed the disc. Seemed to help a bit but they finally did a fusion 6 months ago. Ant. and posterior S1,L4/5. Does feel better but still have numbness in my feet and shins. Lower back pain is gone except sometimes a sharp pain ( not back pain) like From the hardware? Doc said probably refered pain. Also left side of crotch is numb, a risk when they go threw the front. All and all much better than before but not like new for sure.
If your going threw it take your time! See if things heal on there own. However if you have leg pain/numbness seek attention! Mine was workman's comp from an accident at work. So I had no choice but flow with there four year lag and have permanent nerve damage. Still breathing lol. Thanks for inquiring and hope this helps a little. Again if you don't have leg or referred pain I would do what you can to self help ( loose weight, change jobs ECT. ) Sometimes we can't. Be positive, it's the biggest thing. Things always get worse is your down! 👍💪🥇 Things will get better if we make it better! Doesn't hurt to have God by your side as well❤️🇺🇸
Ive been suffering since 2012. Moved here to mesa az in 2014. I have severe pain and it radiates down my lower back into by buttock and down leg on left side. Physically and emotionally and mentally im broke down because they wont listen.ive had xrays,ct scans, mri 1.5 and mri 3t. Mri 3t showed the 4 bulding discs and compressed nerves. Ive seen a ortho surgeon who was more concrened about how he looked than helping me. Ive done everything they asked me to do and just last AGAIN went to ER after just being there 2 days prior. What do i do
I went through the same thing. They need to do a CT Myelogram then they will see the extent of the compression.
Find a female doctor as another patient said on a forum or blog I was reading. They are more "attuned"/sympathetic/nurturing whatever you wanna call it to your pain, when it comes to requesting some pain meds.
Wish you the best
How are you doing dude?
How are you now?
Hows the back now dude?
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Hey, how are u feeling now?
Thought your not supposed to sit any longer length of time
My dr made me walk walk and walk from day one
And how are you doing today?
I cant sleep ever. When I go to sleep numb and burn my both leg.
I’m in that position right now I don’t know if I should get the surgery my L5 S1 disc is giving me allot of pain for almost 2 years from a at work injury should I get a layer ?
What made u a candidate for surgery? Because I have a l5s1 herniation with chronic back pain but no leg pain
If haven't leg pain don't do sugary. Leg pain is high than back pain. Back pain can heal applying herbal oil. Do masarge well.
Gabapentin made me depressed.
IronFive0 how are you ? I just had the surgery on 4-14-20 and you are right it is a emotional roller coaster,, everytime I think im getting better my leg starts to hurt more,,, I"ve talk with my doctor on 4-29-20 and I told him I was still having pain in my right buttocks and sharp pains and pain in my calve, very painful in my calve.. I told him I saw your video and I started taking sum gabapentin that I had,, it helped,, he told me to continue to use it,,, it helps but the pain is very server in my calve,,, did you exp, that after your two week post op ?,, and if you did exp, this ,how long did it take to go away ? one other thing,, did sitting affect you two weeks after your surgery ? would you please give me a reply THANK YOU ,,LESTER W, 5-2-20
“Gabapentin” AKA sugar pills.
Research your drugs more carefully, Gabopentin aka Neurontin seizure med. mild pain relief.
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Suck it up dude