Need some advice please? I have a 10 year history of l4/5 disc herniation. Maybe 4 episodes of leg and back pain which takes 6 to 9 months to heal. I ended up having a microdiscectomy in aug 2023. Fantastic outcome, no pain, good recovery etc. Fell pregnant for the first time 2 months later with no issues during pregnancy. Fast forward to baby being 4 months and I have reherniated my l4/5 confirmed on mri, completely compressed left nerve. Havent been able to pick the baby up since December but luckily my OH has been helping as have family and friends. January 25 the pain got significantly worse with sciatica all down my leg. Can't sit, stand properly but still rolling out of bed to settle baby in the night.
Had a nerve block which has started to wear off. My surgeon has recommended another 6 weeks of conservative management or revision microdiscectomy. My question is, has anyone had a 2nd microdiscectomy and had good results and how did ypu manage with a baby and baring weight? My OH has to go back to work soon. TiA.