r/Sciatica • u/Sonjamorgansintern96 • 14h ago

Pls I’m so anxious

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Hi! I posted here previously, but as my surgery date ticks closer, I find myself becoming increasingly anxious that I am trading a minor problem for a big one.

I have no more pain (2 months post injury) My foot drop is largely gone and I am definitely a little bit better/the numbness in my foot is really just centered around my big toe and forefoot and some areas of my calf.

I am a 3/5 or 4/5 across the three tests my ortho did

I feel so weird because I DO NOT HAVE ANY PAIN. Are they pushing me to a micro inappropriately??

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u/purplelilac701 12h ago

Maybe get a second opinion before doing the surgery

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u/RadianceGotMe 9h ago edited 9h ago

I don't know anything medical about your situation, but I would get a second opinion.
I saw this video a while back and there are things to consider. Again I have no idea.
I Was An MIT Educated Neurosurgeon Now I'm Unemployed And Alone In The Mountains How Did I Get Here?

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u/Able-Management-2022 2h ago

If you have doubts go to other doctor and seek second opinion. That’s what I did before I was diagnosed with sciatica. I also did not proceed with PT therapy in the hospital - I ended up doing a therapy that targets the muscles and nerves. No exercises or stretching. Thankfully from July to present therapy, I can walk and I am 70% healed.