<s>[INST] I ve been operated for a hernia 3 times. Twice on my right & once on my left. Last time was about 3 years ago & as of late I ve been feeling numbness & discomfort at times when I lift & definitely when I stand or walk for long periods of time. Can it be another one? Or maybe something else? It s hard to believe that I can have another one [/INST] Hi! Good evening. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. If I were your doctor, I would advise you not to lift heavy weight specially with the history of recurrent hernia repair. Lifting of heavy weight and walking for long distance in your case could cause an inflammation of the cord and testis of that side causing such discomfort. In addition, it could of-course cause recurrence of your hernia, which could be judged only by a physical examination. The numbness could however be due to the peripheral nerves being cut in the line of incision. Therefore, I would advise you to consult your surgeon for a physical examination and appropriate diagnosis and management. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. I wish you an early recovery. Chat Doctor. </s>