Recent microdisectomy

[dannyboy2111]

I am 5 weeks post-op from a microdisectomy at L3-L4, I am experiencing numbness from my right knee, up through my thigh and over my buttock. Also, in my upper inner thigh and in between my legs.
Since the op I have been left with bladder problems and am having to self-catheterise 2-3 times every day.
I have a lengthy history of back pain:-
1986- Laminectomy at L5-L6
1989- Chemonucleolysis at L5-L6 (Chemonucleolysis was an experimental treatment for herniated disks which did not prove succesfuland left mewith back spasms)
1997- Facet joint injection at L5-L6, again unsuccessful.
1998- Refused further surgery, managed episodic back pain which was compounded with nerve pain down my lower right leg into my footby regular attendance at osteopaths-cost a fortune!!
Presently, I am off work due to my recent op, basically I am asking what now?
Am I going to be left with long-term urinary problems? Will I ever regain sensation in my right leg? Will I ever wear high heels again?!

 

[Tod]

hello, First i want to say im sorry u are going thru this and i can see u have had a long history with multiple procedures WOW! as far as the numbness in knee i too had that (had laminectomy) L2-3 2003. it stayed numb for while infact when i bent to get things my legs buckled . even to this day wen i run say a razor over it ,it feels weird . As far as the Urinary I have heard of that before and I dont wanna give u Ill advise but i would assume thats not very good at all especially this far in the game . Have u talked to your Dr? what is he saying? the ONE back surgery i had left me disabled the rest of my life and on pain pills no surgery no injections can help me pain is the one thing for sure i understand 10 fold . As u yourself know once u have a back issue and involve surgeries things are never the same dont give up!! seek the best medical advise u can get even if it leaves u broke it worth it , If u find u are feeling depressed dont hide it talk , talking is good . i know how much pain alters a life . I am mainly responding for support BUT i would not take just one dr's advise on that urinary isue u have . I am always around if u want to just talk having a friend who understands can help sometimes and sometimes just to vent helps too .. Take care ..snakieeeeeeee