Bulging disc and sciatica

[malkin]

Hang in there!
Pain sucks.

[Ered_Lithui]

I've so far avoided vomiting, for which I am very grateful. The leg pain has been as bad today as its worst extent pre-surgery. Severe enough to make me seize up and lose balance. So I'm being very, very careful because falling now would be very bad indeed. I certainly didn't expect to be pain-free, but the severity and suddenness of the leg pain took me by surprise.

I just consulted the doctor on call, who said, "wow, you're on some really low doses." Apparently I could be taking over twice as much of both drugs as I currently am. That might explain some things. I'm increasing the dose of the neuropathic painkiller a bit to see if it helps the leg.

[DrBadger]

Hang in there! it get's better, but sounds like you are doing quite well already. You are right that the nerve pain can take a while to heal... I still get twinges in my big toe now 8 months later.

Take the pain meds per docs order.....don't try to be a hero...they give them to you for a reason.

As you start feeling up to it, take walks... it is great both for getting out of the house and to keep you active and get mobility back.

Good luck!
Ellen

[itself]

Ered,

You are doing great! Make sure you are taking B complex as this helps nerve damage and with recovery. Be slow and careful with PT...and make sure you get a good one.

I cried when I woke up from my surgery, as the pain was gone and I couldn't believe it. I had weird feelings/tingling in my legs for quite a while, I want to say at least a year. Different for everyone, but DON'T get freaked out. Your body will heal, it really will.

Ice is your friend. I still to this day ice after exercise. And yep, even six years later there is tingling here and there in my foot and legs on and off. Again, I don't get freaked out anymore. My chiropractor made all the difference in my recovery.