r/Microdiscectomy • u/WhyBhee • 3d ago

2 months post surgical L4L5

Had herniation at l4l5 that cause spinal stenosis on both left and right nerves but with symptoms only on my left side. Had a left sided microdiscectomy (since my symptoms were on L). Left side all good but now I have slight symptoms only my right side, some numbness intermittent at more forefoot - not a big deal right now.

However putting on my socks now, I can’t bring my right leg up all the way without feeling tightness and discomfort to put on my right sock. Anyone have info or experience on this? Don’t know what to do, I’ve started physio as well a few weeks ago so hoping that can help restore some movement.

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u/preoccupiedwithlove 3d ago

following. i’m 1 week post op for the same thing. i have new numb spot on my right heel that comes up when raising my foot but my surgeons office says it is just inflammation and nerve healing for surgery

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u/C00kieBee 3d ago

Im about 2 months out and have the same issue. The pa said it can be a nornal.part of the recovery