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amber73241
amber73241

2 weeks ago I had my second spinal fusion (I am a 30 year old female) I woke up  and my outter part of my left thigh was so numb I could stab it and I wouldn’t feel if. They told me this was normal and because of how long the surgery took and the strap that goes around you is right there. So they started me on gabapetin... about a week goes by and the numbness turns into pain, a very sharp pain in my upper outside left thigh... a blanket or even just clothes on If is almost unbearable. Any clue what this could be as I don’t think it’s from the OR table anymore ?! 

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  • Laura3333
    Laura3333 amber73241

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    Hi Amber, google meralgia  paraesthetica, I have this, and hopefully in your case it was caused during the op, and should calm down.

    Its entrapment of the femoral nerve, and very painful.

  • laurie68899
    laurie68899 amber73241

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    Amber it is nerve damage i had it after my spinal surgery to insert 3 rods...the numbness can ease but mine did not dissapear altogether some parts of my lower bck are completely dead to touch but i also have severe pain and they said it was also the nerve damage...it can ease off during day but never goes completely....
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