Numbness in the lower extremities from cauda equina compression can heal about three months to a year after surgery.
If the condition is more mild and the cauda equina is less severely compressed, it will probably take about three months to six months to heal. If the symptoms are more serious and the cauda equina compression is more severe, it will take about six months to a year to heal. In addition, after the operation, you can also use nutritional nerve drugs for treatment, such as vitamin B1 tablets, piracetam tablets or methylcobalamin tablets and so on.
After the operation, we should keep a good attitude, actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, at the same time, pay attention to the regularity of diet, do not overeat, in addition to pay attention to rest, to ensure sufficient sleep, do not exercise strenuously.
Drugs need to be taken under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid delays.