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Can Discectomy And Laminectomy Result In Increased Back Ache?
i had a distectomy and laminectomy 2 years ago discs L 1and 2 , it has now got so bad that i cant walk, the last few day i have had really bad pain in my lower back, i cant walk now and pins and needles in both legs front and back, im in cosntant pain even though i have taken my oxycontin and gabapentin and diclofenic, i also have really bad wind and tummy pains like a dull ache, im really concerned, what do you think this could be?
Sat, 7 Jun 2014
Hello, I hope that i can better help you understand your situation. From your symptoms it may be that you may have another disc herniation. While discectomy/laminectomy can help with radicular pain, you are more likely to re-herniate because the disc is disrupted at this level.
If rest, anti-inflammatory meds, and pain medication are not working, you need to be evaluated by your physician and possibly be treated with steroids and get some current imaging of your spine.
I hope this helps.
If rest, anti-inflammatory meds, and pain medication are not working, you need to be evaluated by your physician and possibly be treated with steroids and get some current imaging of your spine.
I hope this helps.
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