What Causes Nerve Pain In Left Leg After Lumbar Fusion Surgery?

Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2015

Question: I had lumbar fusion surgery on 8/18. I am recouping fine except for nerve pain in my left leg.before surgery my issues were lower back and rt leg. The nerve pain is in my left leg. I went to ER three days ago and was prescribed Gabapentin 100mg twice a day. It worked for 2 days,tonight I took it at 10pm then again at 2 am, I am still in pain. Help,any suggestions?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Increase dose of Gabapentin.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

If you were my patient, in this case I would recommend increasing the dose of Gabapentin 3x100 mg eg. for a week.

If no sufficient improvement, the dose could be increased again.

Maximal dose of Gabapentin is 900 mg/day.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.

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