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Spinal Block

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david13856
david13856

I've come to the conclusion that my spinal bock could be to blame (not the actual surgery) for my lower leg feeling like its been through  a stinging nettle bed.

Two weeks PO I didn't have this problem, it kicked off on the third week, just pins and needles to start with then my nerve ends below the knee felt like they were on fire.

Its been like this for the past four weeks with no signs of letting up

Has anyone else gone through a similar experience, if so please tell me it does go away eventually

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  • pam92068
    pam92068 david13856

    Posted

    David, everyone is different, but I do remember having the pins and needles....burning sensations.  The doc did give me gapabetin...??? A nerve medication to take for short period.  I was told by doc this was just the nerves waking up in my leg.

    good luck,

    pam

  • joan17325
    joan17325 david13856

    Posted

    I've had TKR 11 months ago next leg done 5 weeks ago. Pins and needles in both legs after numbness comes and go pain in groin and big toe comes and goes. I was told by consultant normal massage the area well x

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