severe nerve pain
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Hello all!!! I am a 44 year old male post op total hip replacement about one month, also post spinal fusion l-5 s-1 about 10 months. Initially after hip surgery I had what I think they refer to as foot drop; I could not move or control my right foot. P.T. has helped alot but my increasing problem is severe nerve pain in right foot and calf. I have had continued nerve pain from sciatica which resulted in the spinal fusion but I have never felt this much pain. Calf goes from numb to burning and my foot feels like thousands of needles poking top and bottom of foot. The last few days it has spread to my toes and is really painful. I know what a ten feels like on the pain scale and I'm getting close!!!! I wanted to know if anyone else has gone through this and what you did to relieve this. I am taking Gabapentin and percocet with little relief. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
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sue87388_UK brian40495
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You are like so many people on this site who have nerve related pain. No one seems to be able to get a proper diagnosis or treatment. The only thing I can say at this point is, when you go back for your THR 6 weeks assessment bring all this up with the consultant. I hope you get the proper diagnosis and maybe someone else on this site can help as there are people on here who are suffering with foot drop. Good luck.
brian40495 sue87388_UK
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thank you so much for replying. I have read every reply everyone has sent and have gone back to my mri. It showed not only spondylolisthesis l-5 s-1 but also disc bulge and herniation above l-5. i am beginning to think that maybe the hip replacement altered the fusion( worked a rod out of place or something) and this is sciatic pain, again the worst pain I could ever imagine. Follow up with surgeon on the third. I will post any info I get so everyone here will have it. Thanks again!!!!
edarlingb brian40495
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My heart genuinely goes out to you, because no-one who hasn't can possibly imagine the level of pain - physical and psychological - associated with them.
Neither PT nor acupuncture did me any good and I trialled a whole range of painkillers to alleviate it. Ended up on Fentanyl patches and 2 other meds.
My pain management team and I agreed to part company, since none of the many interventions (injections etc) had any effect. Since then, I've just lived with it. After having to retire because of it.
I'm afraid the only quasi-positive thing I can say is that it has eased over the years. The symptoms aren't quite as severe and only occasionally come back with full vengeance.
I so, so, feel for you. Do actively look for support and take all that you're offered.
I wish you luck x
pat85215UKGlos brian40495
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shirley49794 brian40495
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joy47826 brian40495
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I did hip replacement at 72 but have had back issues all my life, but NO back surgery for this gal. It's sad but I hear this over and over..... I use a lot of supplements and alternative protocols and my life has changed immensely. Good thing I guess, I was old when I opted for the hip job. Heck of a way to have to justify it all..... J
brian40495 joy47826
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joy47826 brian40495
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Just because the surgeon says he's a candidate for this surgery, one does not have to go there....this is what surgeons do for a living....
There are many ways to manage our back issues, I work on mine daily. Joy
lara69400 brian40495
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pauline85484 lara69400
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my heart goes out to all Im feeling fortunate even though i DO know what 9 out of ten nerve pain feels like, its excruciating
id just like to say that im believing also the links between the brain and the feelings, i learned this from the Pain Clinic Ive been to - I most certainly dont mean to be patronising, its real and its painful!!!! Most of all we need Hope.
Ive got a bit of that at the moment as after 3 years of hobbling around , unable to put left foot down properly most of the time, and trying everything I could Accupuncture, chiro, PT keniesilology! Bowen! more PT more chiro I only got relief after the 2 hour accupuncture session which helped for 3 days. When the nerve pain kicks in I had to sit down as asap!
I tried a new PT 2 weeks ago and Ive had the most help of all ! she located 3 problems straight away, - the exercises are 'gruelling,' especially as Ive got 3 years of compensating, and getting very unfit, but I can NOW stand through the nerve pain and bodygetting stronger to carry me keep going all px
pauline85484
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also i do find frozen bags of peas helps inflammation, take devils claw and cider vinegar to alleviate any inflammation around, a heat pad is comforting really although it improves blood flow and that can relieve a bit. i had no success from nex...........tablets for inflammation
good luck x
pauline85484
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joy47826 brian40495
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B6 is critical to reduce ALL pain and good to check out B6 for your pain issues...
100-200mg per day for adults is safe dose. I take 50mg two times per day now.
300mg is safe for adult diabetics......
Do your research, I do mine big time for many years...
I just put a lot of this info on the arthritis group comments. Joy