dharlander
junior member
Hi all,
I saw my OS today and discussed with him the numbness in my left leg when standing for a few minutes (RTHR 6/16). I also showed him where the back of my right thigh is completely numb. I talked about the pain that goes down my right leg from my buttock. Well... as you are probably guessing the nerves in my lumbar are really irritated. I had 3 back surgeries in 1990 including 2 fusions. This was not a surprise to me, but I didn't expect it 6-7 weeks out. He said this was not unusual, especially considering my back issues, and that it might get a little worse before it gets better.
He said no work until I see him on 9/12, more so because I have to drive an hour each way to work.
Hip wise, it's healing well and I have good movement in it. Guess I just needed a little venting. Thanks, Debra
I saw my OS today and discussed with him the numbness in my left leg when standing for a few minutes (RTHR 6/16). I also showed him where the back of my right thigh is completely numb. I talked about the pain that goes down my right leg from my buttock. Well... as you are probably guessing the nerves in my lumbar are really irritated. I had 3 back surgeries in 1990 including 2 fusions. This was not a surprise to me, but I didn't expect it 6-7 weeks out. He said this was not unusual, especially considering my back issues, and that it might get a little worse before it gets better.
He said no work until I see him on 9/12, more so because I have to drive an hour each way to work.
Hip wise, it's healing well and I have good movement in it. Guess I just needed a little venting. Thanks, Debra