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Is It Normal To Experience Burning, Numbness And Leg Pain After A Laminectoy Of The Lumbar Spine?

Posted on Tue, 15 Oct 2013

Question: How normal is it to still experience burning, numbness and leg pain 5 weeks after a laminectoy of the l-4/l-5 lumbar spine?

Answered by Dr. Lohit K (53 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Normal.Slow improvement-nerve problem.Supplements

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Thanks for your query.

This is normal to have symptoms now as the recovery of any nerve problem is slow.

The symptoms of burning sensation, numbness and pain suggests involvement of nerve that is reversible. You need to continue the medications prescribed to you and also monitor your blood sugar levels.

I usually supplement multivitamin (Containing Vit B6 and B12) and Tab Pregabalin along with other required medications as they help in nerve regeneration and also preventing pain from neuropathy. Medications, good nutritious food and mild exercises/ yoga will help you in faster recovery.

I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Feel free to ask if any related query and I will be glad to answer them.

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Wish you faster recovery and good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Lohit K (28 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor.....I take it that pregabalin is lyrica if so what would be the approx amount of dosage per day?......Also I'm starting physical therapy in one week which is the light exercise and yoga you are referring to?

Answered by Dr. Lohit K (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Pregabalin 75mg. Yoga: Relaxing technique

Detailed Answer:
Hi Drillison, thanks for writing back.

Yes, Lyrica is Pregabalin. I usually prefer 75 mg once daily.

Yoga is a relaxing technique and also help in pain management. If you don't know this then you can do any relaxing techniques.

Hope this answered your queries.

Wish you good health and happy life.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Lohit K (1 hour later)

Thanks doctor.......one more question doctor should there be concern if the pain and burning worsens sporadically and at times worsens during the evening hours ?

Answered by Dr. Lohit K (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
if symptoms worsens day by day then needs concern

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX, Thanks for writing back.

During recovery the diurnal variation (at times worsens during the evening hours) of symptoms are acceptable as the perception of the symptoms and function of our body also vary in a day. (Circadian rhythm)

But if the symptoms worsens day by day (May be severity or frequency) then needs to be concerned. You have to check for other possible causes for the problem like diabetic neuropathy, vascular problem, allergy, dermatitis etc.

Hope this information is helpful for you. Feel free to ask if any query.
Wish you faster recovery and better health.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar