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New burning sensation in leg/foot

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Sineadsmith90
Sineadsmith90

I had l4/l5 discectomy in April this year, had what was thought to be relapse but thankfully back in the road to recovery now. I've noticed since I have been more active thay i now get a horrible burning sensation under the skin in my leg and foot, same affected leg as the sciatic painwas. It's getting pretty bad now, i woke up on my back which is generally a no no anyway for me still and the burning made me want to rip my skin off. It's 3:40 and I'm struggling with sleep. Is it worth mentioning to the dr? Unfortunately i have had to change gp practice and haven't a clue who i would be seeing now. Is it just damaged nerve?

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  • toni1985
    toni1985 Sineadsmith90

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    Hi it sounds like nerve damage to me I get a burning sensation in my right leg also have very bad restless legs I would say it's worth mentioning as the can give you drugs to basicly the best way I can describe it is the drugs relax your nerves and numb them in away I have been told in the past they are similar drugs to what they give epileptics tbh everything's worth mentioning even tho sometimes it's hard do explain to someone that doesn't suffer from in

  • helen10458
    helen10458 Sineadsmith90

    Posted

    Hi,

    I had this last year, my leg would jump about as my muscles were in spasm. I also had lots of twiching nerves and pain it is all very unpleasant. When I had been on Pregabalin for a while these symptoms went away. This is a drug that is often prescribed for epilepsy and works well to dampen down the pain receptors and stop the shaking.

    I would definately talk to your Doctor about it especially if it is stopping you from sleeping. Pregabalin had to be prescribed by the Neurologist so you may have to see a Consultant first.

    So sorry you're expernecing this, nerve pain is just the worst! Combined with the sleep deprivation this can make you feel pretty awful. Good luck with your new Doctor. Let is know how you get on.

  • Ives26
    Ives26 Sineadsmith90

    Posted

    Ok this is my 3rd attempt at a reply. I was give gabapentine, which worked at first, but just didn't suit me at all. The side affects were just too much for me and I am now reducing the dose and experiencing all kinds of horrible withdrawal. I would speak to your gp and to relieve it it try a cold damp cloth in the area as a temporary measure. There is hope though, mine is slowly reducing. I am about to try amytriptiline instead

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