piriformis syndrome

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6 weeks after L5-S1 microdiscectomy

Hi, I am post 6 weeks after my L5-S1 minimally invasive microdiscectomy surgery. I am feeling better and have some soreness/cramps in my muscles esp. in the hamstrings and calf area. If I walk for some time I have some soreness in my lower back. Other than walking I am doing nothing and no physiotherapy yet. My doctor told me that I can start driving carefully after 1 week but I haven't tried since I was afraid of the road and traffic. I was restricted to do bending, twisting and sitting more than 30 minutes but it was not mentioned till when I have to restrict myself. I am following the same pattern from day 1 post surgery except there is some increment in walking distances. I want an advise on when I can start my normal life (excluding exercises) which will not have an impact. Also I am rejoining back to my office after my 8 weeks post surgery. So please advise on the do's and don'ts at this moment. I am 94 kg male with moderate physical activity before surgery.

Getting Angry Mood Off

When my friend's mood is getting off, I try to convince him but he used to getting more angry with this, what should I do ? My all effort had gone fail when I try to convince him. I am so fed up with this?

Cracked skin is green

I woke up and my skin on my genitals was cracked. I thought it would go away but I woke up the next morning and it spread to my pubic hair area.

Small breast problem

Dr payal V Shah if you don't mind I want to ask if I consult a doctor like you will you solve my problem of small breast and in minimum how much time?

Painful feet and numbness in toes

I went abroad to Holland and done a fair bit of walking (around 5-6miles) within 24hrs. My feet were aching and I did continue to walk on them while away. Last night my largest toes on both feet were completely numb for around 12hrs now in left with extremely painful feet although I do feel as though I should ache but not to this extent

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