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What Causes Persistent Cold Sensation In The Feet Post A Spinal Decompression Surgery?

I have spinal stenosis, I had spinal decompression surgery over a year ago. before the surgery I had very cold feet and legs. After surgery the coldness is more severe and nobody seems to be able to help. I am to have nerve conduction testing in a couple weeks. This severe cold symptoms are destroying my everyday living.
Tue, 25 Jul 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
Vertebral column has many nerves at each level of spine. Compression of these nerves due to spinal cord pathology causes various nurogenic symptoms. Surgery of such a delicate part cause pressure on such fibers the which usually disappear after tissues adjust in new space formed.This is possible within 6 to 12 months.
You had the cold feeling legs before the surgery also. This was due to damage/ compression of sensory fibers in the nerve supplying feet.It should have recovered by now.. but it's not.
Some back extension exercises &medicines to recover the problem can relieve. Please consult your doctor surgeon.
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What Causes Persistent Cold Sensation In The Feet Post A Spinal Decompression Surgery?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Vertebral column has many nerves at each level of spine. Compression of these nerves due to spinal cord pathology causes various nurogenic symptoms. Surgery of such a delicate part cause pressure on such fibers the which usually disappear after tissues adjust in new space formed.This is possible within 6 to 12 months. You had the cold feeling legs before the surgery also. This was due to damage/ compression of sensory fibers in the nerve supplying feet.It should have recovered by now.. but it s not. Some back extension exercises &medicines to recover the problem can relieve. Please consult your doctor surgeon. Thanks