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What Causes Muscle Spasms And Groin Pain Post Laminectomy?
6 weeks after laminectomy at L-5 Ive had increasing pain, numbness & muscle spasms. After severe muscle spasm and pain last night I am having trouble bearing weight and walking. There seems to be more aching in the groin area in the muscles on the inside of the leg - all the way to the foot.
Fri, 29 Dec 2017
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Your symptoms could be related to a medullary spine compression or to an infection.
For this reason, I recommend performing a lumbar spine MRI study coupled with some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate).
You should discuss with your neurologist on these issues. A neurological exam is necessary before performing these tests.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida
Welcome on Healthcaremagic!
Your symptoms could be related to a medullary spine compression or to an infection.
For this reason, I recommend performing a lumbar spine MRI study coupled with some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate).
You should discuss with your neurologist on these issues. A neurological exam is necessary before performing these tests.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Wishing all the best, Dr. Aida
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