nerve damage repair microdiscectomy

[cjajdw1974]

what about the 5 - 10 percent that this surgery doesn't help



This discussion is related to Leg Pain after Lumbar Microdiscectomy.

[ingrid1968]

I shiver when I hear these words in combination: "nerve damage repair microdiscectomy"...

Can nerves be fixed with surgery? I think nerves should be left in peace (piece?).

I have neurosarcoidosis and have been struggling with nerve problems for 2 years now. I shiver to think that during the diagnosis phase, the one neurosurgeon wanted to do a nerve biopsy. I'm thankful that I sought out another neurosurgeon instead. There are just too many risks.

I've read somewhere (please confirm this for yourself) that nerves regenerate themselves by about 1 centimetre per month, and that the nerves that are furthest from the brain (e.g. hands and feet) take the longest to heal - for obvious reasons, more distance to travel.

One neurologist said that my axioms where deteriorated, and I really didn't feel very hopeful.

BUT - I'm on my way to recovery. Over the past 2 years they have been regenerating. At first I couldn't walk on my toes, the right heel would just fall through. Once I was walking, I couldn't even stop, for those muscles had atrophied. I even walked in front of oncoming cars!  When laying on my left-side, I couldn't lift the right leg up - it was glued to the other leg!  I had so many sensory symptoms, you won't believe it.

Even my knee reflex and heel reflex were gone.  And you know what?  They came back!

For the first time last week I was able to stand on one leg and lift my heel, the leg straight, without bending the knee.

My advice - rather be patient.  Nature heels itself.  There REALLY is hope.

But that's just my opinion.  Use it - please ;-)

The very best of luck.

[dr_simran]

Hello cjajdw1974,

Yes, the procedure has its own limitation. But what determines its success is the extent of the nerve involvement and the disease as such. Moreover, the expert the hand the higher the success rate.

Best