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What Causes Numbness In Toes Post Back Surgery?
Question: Dr said I had ostio arthritis , ddd, ra, long story,doubel sciatica. ended getting back fusion. Was told next 2 vertabrae up were bad. I don't think the nerve repair in my leg worked as my little toe was numb after surgery now the next two are numb. I have good and lots of bad days. Lower back burns pinches all the time. I have night sweats that start about the insecion site waking up soaked. Upper legs and calves hurt weather I'm busy or not. I'm taking Hycodone -acetominiphen 7.5 325 1x 4 every 6 hours. when is it time to go back throw the towel in and have this looked at. I'm terriffied and don't want to go through this mess again. i get plenty of exersize, live in quad level, do all house work and shopping,ect. I go for 11/2 mile walks, and do core stretching got off johns XXXXXXX web sight. Also getting message. I'm exausted.
Brief Answer:
Reevaluation needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, yours is the case of Failed back surgery syndrome. ( FBSS )
Causes of FBSS include inadequate nerve roots decomprression, hardware failure and scar tissue formation at surgery area that compresses nerves.
This condition (FBSS) is worsened by your accompanying diseases ( arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome).
In order to assess correctly contributions of every your diseases on your symptoms, there is need for a reevaluation of your condition clinically ( neurologic examination), by imaging studies (lumbar column x-rays and MRI) and nerve conduction study (EMG).
XXXXXXX S. Fischgrund is a distinguished spine surgeon at XXXXXXX Michigan. (William XXXXXXX Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan).
The treatment of your symptoms should be reevaluated after above mentioned studies.
Since there are sensory symptoms, Gabapentin use should improve them.
Since it is a prescription drug, you should discuss with your treating Doctor about its use.
Hope this helps. I remain at your disposal for further questions or clarifications.
Wishing you good health.
Reevaluation needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion, yours is the case of Failed back surgery syndrome. ( FBSS )
Causes of FBSS include inadequate nerve roots decomprression, hardware failure and scar tissue formation at surgery area that compresses nerves.
This condition (FBSS) is worsened by your accompanying diseases ( arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome).
In order to assess correctly contributions of every your diseases on your symptoms, there is need for a reevaluation of your condition clinically ( neurologic examination), by imaging studies (lumbar column x-rays and MRI) and nerve conduction study (EMG).
XXXXXXX S. Fischgrund is a distinguished spine surgeon at XXXXXXX Michigan. (William XXXXXXX Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan).
The treatment of your symptoms should be reevaluated after above mentioned studies.
Since there are sensory symptoms, Gabapentin use should improve them.
Since it is a prescription drug, you should discuss with your treating Doctor about its use.
Hope this helps. I remain at your disposal for further questions or clarifications.
Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
I took gabapentin,befor and after surgery, made me goofy and hard to focus. But will look into recomimdations. Thank you
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