Back pain

[Shankmaker]

I had Ll-5 S-1 descectomy 2 years ago this month. For the last year I have had episodes of severe pain in my right buttock with foot and leg numbness occuring about once a week. For the past 6 months it occurs every morning.  My surgeon tells me it is caused by weak back muscles. I've been through a physical therapy program 3 times, My back pain does subside some but doesn't totally go away. I perform back excerses twice a week with little or no improvement. I also have leg heaviness when standing or walking. Should I seek another surgeon?

[Red931]

I would seek the advice of a Neurosurgeon at this point as you present many symptoms and have had prior surgery. I am assuming you meant L5-S1 as the disc that was shaved.

You should have another MRI done. If you go to a new doctor it will be ordered.

[squirtatious]

Sounds like u may have a pinched nerve. U had a recent mri done?