Bulging disc and sciatica

[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.