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sciatic pain

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susan25378
susan25378

Hi everyone,

I am 3 weeks post PKR and have been having sciatic pain and a numb left hand since my surgery. I do have neuropathy in both hands and feet, but my left hand is much worse now. Does anyone have anything like this ? Thanks to all of you in this group! I have been helped so much by the discussions. 

Sue

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  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX susan25378

    Posted

    Read the Sciatica section...

    https://patient.info/forums/discuss/the-tkr-experience-or-wish-i-had-another-kidney-stone--524499

    I encountered it 5 weeks post-op.  We walk "funny" trying to avoid the knee pain.  This can cause hips, pelvis and/or lower spine to go out of alignment.  Can also cause your SI joints to lock up.  Solution: chiropractor.  Takes a few weeks to get it all straight again.  Simple fix...

    • susan25378
      susan25378 CHICO_MARX

      Posted

      Thank you Chico! I hadn't even thought about a chiropractor. I will make an appt:-)

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX susan25378

      Posted

      I've had sciatic pain many, many times.  All fixed by chiro except one that was caused by a bone spur "crushing" (doc's term) my sciatic nerve root at L4.  Simple laminectomy...done.  All the other times were trauma (falling on the hip while skating without my hockey pads on) or walking "funny" because of pain.  It's really amusing that we walk differently to avoid some pain and only cause more pain.  Our species is NOT the sharpest knife in the drawer.

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