New to forum -hello -sleeping problems

[verticalsmurf]

Hi, First post on this forum and hope I can maybe speak to some like minded people before i completely loose the plot! I am 2 weeks post microdiscectomy, have been off work for 5 months now and have had a recuuring lower back problem for 15 years.

2 weeks before my surgery the sciatica and leg pain dissapeared but my nuero-surgeon still decided to do the operation anyway as he could still see a large chunk of disc centrally herniated. I hoped that this woud give me more movement in my back, especially in bed where I could not roll over at all and stop the spasms on moving. After the op I had more movement in my back(could roll over) but had sciatica down both legs and became very depressed (apparently due to hormone changes that occur when you have an oeration,which no-one told me about).

The sciatica has lessened now and I am able to walk normally and do so for about 2 miles everyday. The major problem I seem to have now though is severe lower back pain especially on lying down and getting up with intense hip joint pain,(at the top of the thigh) meaning I find it painful to lie on my side but equally find it painful to lie on my back resulting in really bad sleeps. I am now starting to find it difficult to roll or move again and I'm terrified another piece of disc has herniated. I have been given no meds, no physio and the only follow up I have is an appointment with my surgeon in 6 weeeks for an assessment. I take ibrupofen for pain relief. I feel down a lot, very alone and 'ungrounded' as i go beteween trying to be positive and believe that i will be fully recovered and pain free one day again to 'being real' in accepting that i will have to learn to live with a degree of pain and immobility in my life. I also find it hard to deal with other people's dissapointement (family & friends etc) that this was not a miracle cure and for the most part I seem to be a little worse than I was before the op. Sorry for ranting and thanks to anyone for listening -I feel a little better already. If there is one thing I can ask it would be - does anyone have lower backpain after the op -particulary on lying down? (and ps I'm having a bit of a crappy day today, I can be more positive than this!)

Tracy x

 

[shonu]

I donlt know how soon or if you can swim, but I find that swimming has definately helped with my back. I have so far avoided the operation but with your permission will add you to my healing list for absent healing.
Blessings
Gaye

 

[gridagent]

Hi Tracyback.
How frustrating for you to find yourself in this position after your operation. I can most definitely relate to the sleeping problems... it's not easy, is it?

Maybe you could join us over in the 'Discectomy - After the Operation' thread. You will find lots of us pre and post-oppers over there to discuss your issues with.

 

[12iky]

Thansk you both so much for your replys. Spiritwalker -thank you very much for your kind offer, all help is gratefully accepted!
Subi -I'm new to all of this and actually thought I was posting on that thread, but seem to have started a new one-LOL -I'll pop on now! T x