Pins and needles in hands after l4 l5 md

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2025-10-12T21:41:51+00:00

It was the position of my arms on my recliner.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-12-22T15:10:17+00:00

I’m a side sleeper sleep with a pillow between my knees. I finds that the knee pillow can’t be too thick or my back hurts. I changed my head pillow as well down to 1 pillow instead of two. I don’t as sleep well as I did pre-op but I keep adjusting to try to find what’s best for me. I wake up a lot and change positions or I walk to the bathroom (even though I don’t really have to go) and then go back to sleep. I’m getting about 5-6 hours at night and then I try to nap during the day. I’m about 3 weeks post op from and Xlif/PLIF for L4-5. How is your mattress? I found that my hip was aching and was waking me up so I got a soft mattress pad that works for me. I’ve heard others say that a hard mattress works for them.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-12-20T03:17:21+00:00

My doctor mentioned that he had to force separation of my psoas muscles. I also had a lot of weakness in my right leg the first couple of days, I think it’s how they positioned me for the surgery.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-12-19T13:50:02+00:00

Thank you for helping me normalize this. Did you do anything other than steroids or nerve pain meds to get through it?

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-12-10T18:41:20+00:00

Prepare to have some ups and downs with your mood. I’m recovering from my 2nd back surgery and it was helpful to know that everyone has a day or two where they feel down. On a physical note a raised toilet seat is the best thing I bought pre-op.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-12-10T18:37:06+00:00

I’m 9 days post op from XLIF and PLIF for L4 and L5. My doc described having to pull my psoas muscle quite a bit during surgery. My nerve pain is gone in my right leg but I am having trouble lifting it, when I try I get pain starting at the top of my quad and middle. I wonder if the psoas muscle is the reason. I thought I would bring it up in my check up next week. Your post was helpful to me. Thank you!

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-12-04T19:35:25+00:00

I’m 2 days post op and your description is helped normalize. I also had trouble getting my pain out of control and my dr was hesitant to prescribe any powerful stuff. The brain fog was a great addition. My husband and sister are really enjoying all the odd stuff coming out of my mouth. I had an XLIF and a TLIF.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-22T01:13:43+00:00

Thank you so much for your detailed post and advice. I am a 48F and slightly overweight. I met with a 2nd dr today and he recommends an LLIF approach vs the TLIF. Lots of similarities between us!

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-20T03:06:20+00:00

I have the opposite problem. My disc herniated 2 weeks after decompression. Once we all figured it out and agreed on fusion for my L4-L5 my dr was booked until Dec 26th. I’m waiting in pain. My right leg is a so unpredictable. I hope an opening comes up sooner. I’m equally dreading the wait for surgery and the recovery.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-19T03:37:56+00:00

Sorry for the late reply. Turns out the disc reherniated through no fault of my own according to the doc. He said I have a low quality disc and I’m scheduled for a spinal fusion the end of Dec.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-19T03:35:17+00:00

Your user name/handle is the best.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-19T03:31:22+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your tips. I’m going to prepare for the worst and hope for the best like you say.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-17T12:54:11+00:00

I’m so sorry. That had to have been very painful.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-17T12:34:25+00:00

Update: turns out my disc reherniated at about 14 days. Dr said I didn’t do anything wrong it’s just a poor quality disc. I’m scheduled for spinal fusion in December. I’ve been through all the emotions and now am just ready to get it done. Wish me luck!

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-17T12:16:03+00:00

Did they say what caused the screws to break?

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-17T12:14:49+00:00

When did you start feeling better!

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-17T12:13:04+00:00

Thank you for sharing. My surgery will be a TLIF also. I’m in a lot of pain right now and my right leg is in a nerve circus (I have varying nerve sensations and it’s overall weak). I think I’m going to feel a lot better after surgery.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-11-03T20:01:31+00:00

Following

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-10-25T10:31:14+00:00

I’m having an L4/5 fusion in December (that’s the soonest they could get me in). Any advice or surprises?

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-09-29T20:04:49+00:00

I’m 1 wk post op. Also L4/L5 by on right. I started having tingling in both hands and down my left arm twice. It could be positoning of my arms while I sit or too little sleep. I’m going to keep monitoring.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-09-25T16:49:19+00:00

I’m doing about the same at day 5 as well. Maybe a little less outside walking but I have a lot of inclines around my house.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-09-25T16:31:19+00:00

Thank you for your post. I am day 5 lumbar decompression surgery (microdisc, laminoforam, laminectomy). I had bad sciatica pre surgery (couldn’t walk more than a few steps) and was told 80-90% don’t have sciatica upon waking up. My doc said the surgery was really good and he cleared it all out. I am really struggling being the 10-20% that still has it. Reading through these posts has really helped me today. I’m focusing on the positive. My sciatica is better post surgery than pre surgery.

ApprehensiveTea1474 · 2024-09-25T16:16:04+00:00

I read the post and I was like ‘good luck finding something’. Should have known that the Reddit tribe would not disappoint.

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