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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Foot When Having History Of Back Surgery?

I had back surgery lower discs fixed a year and a half ago. My leg had been numb for years. Now the pain is terrible. My foot is constantly burning. I was on gabapentin for a year and now 2 mos. of lyrica. Shooting pains go down and existing scar from broken ankle surgery in 1997. This pain is like electricity shooting thru me. How long does lyrica take to work? Should I take tylenol or ibruprofen to help with pain.
Wed, 2 Nov 2016
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Nerves can become irritated after surgery. That causes burning pain and sensitivity in the distribution of the particular nerve (in this case L5, between the big toe and second toe). Swelling, debris, or stretch can be the cause of such irritation. Since six weeks have passed since the surgery, electrodiagnostic testing can be helpful to determine if there is nerve damage.



Sometimes, complications lead to a second surgery. Acute, severe nerve damage would be a reason for utilizing this last option. If the nerve is functioning normally, then the nerve symptoms can improve with medications like anti-inflammatories, anti-convulsants, and anti-depressants.

Better to keept in contacted with your surgeon ,

Thank you
Dr. Ahmed Habib
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What Causes Burning Sensation In The Foot When Having History Of Back Surgery?

Thank you for your question: Nerves can become irritated after surgery. That causes burning pain and sensitivity in the distribution of the particular nerve (in this case L5, between the big toe and second toe). Swelling, debris, or stretch can be the cause of such irritation. Since six weeks have passed since the surgery, electrodiagnostic testing can be helpful to determine if there is nerve damage. Sometimes, complications lead to a second surgery. Acute, severe nerve damage would be a reason for utilizing this last option. If the nerve is functioning normally, then the nerve symptoms can improve with medications like anti-inflammatories, anti-convulsants, and anti-depressants. Better to keept in contacted with your surgeon , Thank you Dr. Ahmed Habib