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What can be done for tie pain and numbness following 4 spinal fusion surgeries?

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patricia42193
patricia42193

i had a compressions fracture at the L4 following a fall on black ice on a January 5, 2014. I had 4 spinal fusion surgeries and it has left my legs numb and severe pain in my does. My doctor told me that it Meyer go away but a while. It has not been over 3 1/2 years and I still have it. What could one do. 

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  • michael54457
    michael54457 patricia42193

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    Sorry to hear of your problem, and I have the same.  Had spinal fusion T2-T7 in March 2015 and still have pins and needles and numbness mainly in my feet.

    I was told the same thing by doctors, that it may go away but in my case at least I doubt it.

    I had six months of chemo as well and periferal neuropothy is one of the side effects of that.

    I find the only relief for me is a hot footbath using Epsom Salts, and if I wear thick socks it helps as well.

    Mine are usually worse at night when I am sitting and especially when I lay on the bed to sleep at night.  As soon as I stand up it goes away. 

    The footbath is best for me just before I go to bed, but sometimes I have another a bit earlier as well, at dinner time.

    I doubt if there is any drug or medicine for numbness, if there is I wish someone would tell me about it.

    Good luck.

  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX patricia42193

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    Go to a really excellent neurosurgeon.  Bring all your imaging, post-operative reports, etc.  I would suggest finding a TEACHING-hospital affiliated with a major university somewhere near you.  These are usually staffed and led by some of the top people in their field.  You need a real expert to look at you.
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