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What Causes Pain In The Leg After A Lumbar Spine Surgery?
I just had surgery on lumbar 5, it was degenerated,and he got pieces out of my nerve roots,which still in pain,and it has now affected my right s.I.joint,I have D.J.D. bone hitting bone,travels. Down right leg,could this be a sign I have nerve damage for good,I signed a paper saying this could happen,plus I ve been on valium pen for my bad nerves,they dint help,I want take xanax......klopin....dint help......hospital gave me Adivan...helped,only last five minute,is there a strength that last lo get,or maybe something else,please help with your advice,I also take effector Dr 150 for control of my panic attacks,Mrs.steele
Wed, 29 Jan 2020
Hi,
The pain in leg following a lumbar sign surgery can be due to multiple factors as:
- Tissue edema at the operated part of lumbar spine causing nerve compression
- Rejuvenation process going on at nerve terminals
- Ligament or muscle spasm at lower back or hip level
To evaluate the nerve damage, it requires a detailed history of symptoms of pre surgery status and its comparison with current situation; latest MRI scan with clinical co relation. Kindly discuss the issue with your treating spine surgeon, who will guide you best regarding the future course of action after thorough clinical assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
The pain in leg following a lumbar sign surgery can be due to multiple factors as:
- Tissue edema at the operated part of lumbar spine causing nerve compression
- Rejuvenation process going on at nerve terminals
- Ligament or muscle spasm at lower back or hip level
To evaluate the nerve damage, it requires a detailed history of symptoms of pre surgery status and its comparison with current situation; latest MRI scan with clinical co relation. Kindly discuss the issue with your treating spine surgeon, who will guide you best regarding the future course of action after thorough clinical assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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