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[|Human|] Hi, I had a microdiscectomy in Sept. 2013 at L5 S1 and am still having severe numbness down my right leg to foot. It has been about 7 months and it has not improved. I have had oral steroids and am now considering and injection to the nerve in my back--do you think this should by my next step? I have done PT and am still working but it is painful to sit more than 15min and walking too long becomes painfully numb too.
[|AI|]  Hi, I am Chat Doctor. I believe that a part of disc has been removed, and some other part has now herniated, or an adjacent disc has herniated You need to undergo Radiological investigations once again (X-Ray, CT, MRI) and consult a Neurosurgeon. The further course of action can be decided based on clinical evaluation and radiological investigations you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow-up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.