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MRI Showing A Fracture In Sacrum Below Lumbar Spine. Was On Epidural During The Fall. Back And Leg Pain, Loss Of Sensation After Child Birth
my name is Amber, i gave birth in September and the epidural was left in my back for over 24 hours. i found it the next day. while epidural was n my back the nurses dropped me on the floor coming back from bathroom. about 4 days later a spinal tap was done also. i now have a MRI showing a fracture in my sacrum below my lumbar spine .. since delivery i have had back pain and leg pain. i have lots of pain in my knee as well, it is very hard to bend or straighten my legs and have loss of sensation in legs also..
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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Thanks for asking the question.
Back pain can occur after delivery due to laxity in the muscles and ligament. And it usually gets relieved by 3 months with toning up the muscles.
But ur history of fall and a spinal tap points to something different. Does ur MRI states only fracture or anything else also. Fracture can be due to fall or rarely a stress fracture of sacrum. The exact localisation is important to tell the cause and plan treatment accordingly.
I would recommend u to see your doctor(spine Surgeon) who will examine you, see ur scans; and will then be able to advise u appropriately. Arrange for an appointment at the earliest.
U can contact me in case u need any further details.
Bye
Thanks for asking the question.
Back pain can occur after delivery due to laxity in the muscles and ligament. And it usually gets relieved by 3 months with toning up the muscles.
But ur history of fall and a spinal tap points to something different. Does ur MRI states only fracture or anything else also. Fracture can be due to fall or rarely a stress fracture of sacrum. The exact localisation is important to tell the cause and plan treatment accordingly.
I would recommend u to see your doctor(spine Surgeon) who will examine you, see ur scans; and will then be able to advise u appropriately. Arrange for an appointment at the earliest.
U can contact me in case u need any further details.
Bye
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