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Complications after decompression surgery

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anita31987
anita31987

I had decompression surgery 3 weeks ago. Leg pain rough for the 1st 3 days. After that felt great. 2 days after my Staples came out I got the flu. Just recovering now. But my Right side hip to foot have pain. Any answers what I should do next.

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  • leanne73120
    leanne73120 anita31987

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    Id contact gp see what they say i had my decompression 4 month ago and im still haven bad head aches when i turn my head to the left it hurts or look up to the left hand side it hurts iv got my neuro surgery app on 12th of march so ill just wait see wat he says i was fine after op up untill about 4 weeks ago this started pain in head everyday nearly all day its horrible. I hope u get urs sorted soon x
  • kathy14843
    kathy14843 anita31987

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    My left side hurt and swelled. My orders said go back or call Dr with such symptoms. Mine came and went and After 6 weeks getting better daily. Dr said this could happen. It is a process and careful not to over do your self in recovery time. Otherwise you get set backs  in healing 
  • b2wc97455
    b2wc97455 anita31987

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    Hi there, its normally ease off around 2 - 3 months...but if you are worry go and contact your gp to be reffered back to your neurosurgeon, by the way..you still have to go through post decompression check up with your neurosurgeon anyway..(normally 6 weeks after operation) - so write it dwon every thing, just take it easy listen to your body...
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