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Neuropathy after Schwannoma removal surgery

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Lorib1971
Lorib1971

Hi, I had 2 benign schwannomas removed from my left thigh about 2 weeks ago. I am experiencing numbness around the incision which the doctor said was likely, but I am also experiencing server neuropathy in my knee. The air touching it makes it feel like it's on fire and there is terrible pain. I've been having a hard time walking and cannot really bend the knee such as when getting dressed. I have been prescribed gabapentin but so far it is not helping. I have been on it for about 5 days. Has anyone else experienced anything like this? The surgeon does not seem to concerned and said wait about 4 weeks. But I am in agony and 2 weeks in there is NO improvement. Any info anyone could provide will be greatly appreciated.

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  • Lorib1971
    Lorib1971

    Posted

    **severe neuropathy - sorry typo

     

  • liz61359
    liz61359 Lorib1971

    Posted

    Hi, when I was on Gabapentin, it took 3 1/2 weeks for it to start working. It made me gain weight, so I switched to Lyrica. Don't ever give up hope ?

  • kenny52
    kenny52 Lorib1971

    Posted

    Gabbapentin is worthless and will not help! I am surprised they didn't give you something like Norco, I had hand surgery and that's what they gave me, it seemed to help a little but not a lot. I have also heard of them giving valium out but only for a short period of time.

    Good luck!

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