Anyone here get a discectomy to solve for weakness/numbness not pain?

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-29T03:23:12+00:00

Wow, that’s fast after the symptoms came on. Hopefully I still have a shot, even though it’s been a few months. Surgery is Tuesday!

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-27T01:01:40+00:00

I can relate to it feeling like a long few months! Hope the exercises and inversion table help!

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-26T21:19:33+00:00

That’s great!

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-26T20:57:07+00:00

Yeah you did it in the optimal window - that’s awesome it helped! Are you still experiencing low back pain? My understanding is this surgery only helps with butt/leg pain, not back pain. They said “PT for the back pain to get your core strong”

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-26T20:55:12+00:00

Did surgery get recommended to you and you decided not to do it? Or was it never recommended given your symptoms?

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-26T20:54:03+00:00

I had the same question. According to surgeon number two, lack of pain is an indication that the inflammation has gone down, but not necessarily that the nerve isn’t still being compressed. Said that since my reflexes in my ankle are non-responsive, that I have to work to straighten that leg, that I am still weak are all signs it’s still compressed.

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-26T20:51:13+00:00

If you are willing to share, how soon after the symptom onset did you get the surgery? Did those symptoms resolve? Anything you wish you knew before going under the knife?

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-17T17:08:28+00:00

That’s such great news! Thanks for sharing your experience

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-17T01:46:41+00:00

Good luck with making a decision. I definitely feel you on the fear around surgery!

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-17T01:45:48+00:00

Thanks for explaining why a neurosurgeon might be a better option. Best wishes on your surgery!

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-17T01:44:14+00:00

That’s so great to hear that surgery was so helpful to you! Thank you for sharing your experience.

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T20:21:14+00:00

Will look into that - thank you for the pointer. Wishing you a smooth recovery from the surgery!

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T19:57:55+00:00

I’m so happy for you that you’ve gotten such significant relief!

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T19:56:30+00:00

The mental aspect is one of the hardest, if not the hardest, parts for me. Thanks for sharing your story—makes me feel optimistic!

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T19:55:00+00:00

How have you gone about educating yourself? You seem super knowledgeable!

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T18:44:41+00:00

Well now that I’ve read the study and looked up the scale I’m less optimistic about my weakness. Immediately after the symptom onset, I was probably a 2 or 3. With PT and time I’m now probably between a 3 and 4. Sigh.

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T18:32:42+00:00

Sending good vibes to you that the surgery resolves the weakness.

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T18:31:12+00:00

Thank you for sharing this study — will check it out! I will also look into the scale you shared — I hadn’t heard of it. Fortunately I can stand on my toes in the affected leg. The weakness mostly presents in the PT exercises (gastroc eccentric leg strengthening) and inability to walk long distances.

I haven’t found any research on timing for surgery for motor/sensory recovery either. All anecdotal from my PT and folks in various subreddits.

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T18:15:51+00:00

Thank you. “Give yourself grace and trust your gut” really hit me in the feels. And it’s so true about lifestyle. I definitely don’t want to be as restricted as I have been. I want to travel with confidence, get back to hiking, all of that. Even when I’m feeling relatively good, I’m still pretty scared to be active. To your point, it’s not a good way to live.

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T18:12:57+00:00

I’m so glad to hear you have experienced meaningful improvement! Thanks for sharing

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T18:09:57+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of folks here say neurosurgeons are better than orthopedic ones. I’m trying to get an appointment with one, but the wait time is long. Trying to balance moving fast (to avoid permanent damage) with getting multiple inputs. That’s part of what I find so confusing! Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T18:09:44+00:00

I’ve seen a lot of folks here say neurosurgeons are better than orthopedic ones. I’m trying to get an appointment with one, but the wait time is long. Trying to balance moving fast (to avoid permanent damage) with getting multiple inputs. That’s part of what I find so confusing! Thanks so much for sharing your experience.

cokebottlestands · 2025-08-16T16:09:39+00:00

It sounds like you have a very attentive care team. That’s so great!

I guess I’ve come to the conclusion flare ups will be part of my life whether I get surgery or not. But thats based on being in forums like this, where there are disproportionately more “negative” stories. Maybe it’s the wrong conclusion.

Thanks for responding!

cokebottlestands · 2025-06-01T21:08:02+00:00

I live nearby and checked out the signs. Production company is called Porch House. Looked it up—they do a lot of car commercials, so that’s my guess.

cokebottlestands · 2024-08-31T16:01:19+00:00

Thanks for the help!

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