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[|Human|] Had a discectomy at L5-S1 six weeks ago. They found calcium deposits while there were performing the procedure. I am a lot better but still have mild pain in buttocks and right leg. The other night I woke up and my right leg was almost numb. Had to sit up for about 30 min to get all the feeling back.
[|AI|]  Hi there, thanks for your question at Chat Doctor. It is not uncommon to see mild pain and numbness persisting after a discectomy surgery. The calcium deposits at surgery only suggest it was a hard disc and that you have been having disc related problem for a long time. If the pain is manageable with medicines and there is no new pattern of pain and numb, it is worthwhile to wait for another 8 weeks. Also, it should né noted that an MRI done during the initial 3 months after a disc surgery usually shows changes related to the surgery, and it is not of much help. If your pain pattern is new you should see your surgeon, otherwise It's prudent to wait for 8 weeks. Hope this helms. All the best. Regards. Chat Doctor.