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    numbness in my rjght thigh

    It is from L5-S1. I have that too. Nurabness on the outside of right thigh. Blue Diamond.
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    burning leg

    DEFINITELY check out "Meralgia Paresthetica." It is pain and/or burning/sometimes nurabness on the outside of the thigh - from hip to knee. One of the causes is being overweight. You don't hear much about this, but I think you will find it helpful. Blue Diamond.
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    1 Week post-surgery - L5-S1 Discectomy

    Hi! CJR: I REALLY wouldn't go back to work too early. I don't know what kind of work you do, but even if it's just standing in one spot :) I would wait the 4 to 6 weeks. Seriously. And there IS a limit on weight restrictions. 5 pounRAB at this point. I am 7 years post-op Micro-D L5-S1...
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    1 Week post-surgery - L5-S1 Discectomy

    Hi: Speaking of inflammatory.......I would like to mention: One week after my micro-d L5-S1 my right leg felt like it was ON FIRE. It burned, it hurt, it felt swollen (it wasn't). Horrible! On fire right from the very top to the very bottom of toes. Called the neurosurgeon. He prescribed...
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    Pain after discectomy

    Hi: What do you do in the pool? I hope not twisting in any way! I had a micro-d L5-S1 7 years ago, and actually, I got worse before I got better. But it all did go away. I took longer than the normal person to heal. At about 3-4 months out of surgery, I hurt pretty bad. The doc said I...
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    Anyone have a L5 S1 disc w/ mild Radiculopathy .Can perm damage happen

    I am the QUEEN of thigh nurabness and leg weakness!!!!!!! I did have a micro-d L5-S1 7 years ago. I had the surgery mostly due to leg weakness......severe, in BOTH legs. I had a paracentral large herniated disc. Since my surgery my legs have become 100% strong again. But I still do have...
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    1 Week post-surgery - L5-S1 Discectomy

    Hi: Yes, this sounRAB perfectly normal. I had a micro-d L5-S1 7 years ago. During my recovery, I had all kinRAB of different feelings/pains/pings/sensations that I didn't have before surgery. The back takes about 6 weeks to stabilize and form scar tissue (normal). So during this time you...
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    Which Home Theater DTS surround speaker system is the best?

    I am setting up a home theater. I have a dedicated room. I would like to get some guidance in selecting the correct surround speaker system for the room. I have heard that combining a JBL or BOSE speaker system with yamaha amplifier gives a better effect that going for a single company product...
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