Thank you for your time Dr. Corenman.
Just a few follow-up questions, if you don’t mind:
– what is an average time frame to allow the nerve to calm down? Is the straight leg test a good indication of surgery success?
– Symptoms are there but not comparable to pre-surgery. Would a reherniation cause significant symptoms?
– I requested a different medicatio; however, the surgeon advised that Naproxen 500 is a good one and wanted me to continue with it and do 4 weeks of physiotherapy. He then wants to see me to assess and potentially order a new MRI. If any nerve pain is lingering at that time, do you feel I should be persistent about an MRI?
I appreciate your time and insight. Thank you from Canada.
PS: you should consider a donation option on your site. I know that your insight calms a lot of patients worldwide and it likely takes away a portion of your time.