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What Causes Pain In The Buttocks & Right Leg Post A Discectomy?

Had a discectomy at L5-S1 six weeks ago. They found calcium deposits while there were performing the procedure. I am a lot better but still have mild pain in buttocks and right leg. The other night I woke up and my right leg was almost numb. Had to sit up for about 30 min to get all the feeling back.
Mon, 31 Aug 2015
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Hi there, thanks for your question at HCM.

It is not uncommon to see mild pain and numbness persisting after a discectomy surgery. The calcium deposits at surgery only suggest it was a hard disc and that you have been having disc related problem for a long time. If the pain is manageable with medicines and there is no new pattern of pain and numy, it is worthwhile to wait for another 8 weeks. Also it should ne noted yhat an MRI done during the initial 3 months after a disc surgery usually shows changes related to the surgery and it is not of much help. If your pain pattern is new you should see your surgeon, otherwise its prudent to wait for 8 weeks.

Hope this hellms.

All the best. Regards.

Dr.SBK
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What Causes Pain In The Buttocks & Right Leg Post A Discectomy?

Hi there, thanks for your question at HCM. It is not uncommon to see mild pain and numbness persisting after a discectomy surgery. The calcium deposits at surgery only suggest it was a hard disc and that you have been having disc related problem for a long time. If the pain is manageable with medicines and there is no new pattern of pain and numy, it is worthwhile to wait for another 8 weeks. Also it should ne noted yhat an MRI done during the initial 3 months after a disc surgery usually shows changes related to the surgery and it is not of much help. If your pain pattern is new you should see your surgeon, otherwise its prudent to wait for 8 weeks. Hope this hellms. All the best. Regards. Dr.SBK