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What Causes Numbness In The Feet Post A Back Surgery?

What do you do after had Low back surgery with a fusion you have numbness and tingling in feet. Had surgery December of 2016. Doctor started me on Lyrica which I am sill taking. Left foot is almost totally numb and right foot is half way. Tingling in legs, arms and feet.
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms are related to the nerve compression in the spinal cord region, probably caused by surgery. Lyrica can help improve your situation. I would also recommend taking alpha lipoic acid supplements and vitamins. Physiotherapy can also help improve your situation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Numbness In The Feet Post A Back Surgery?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms are related to the nerve compression in the spinal cord region, probably caused by surgery. Lyrica can help improve your situation. I would also recommend taking alpha lipoic acid supplements and vitamins. Physiotherapy can also help improve your situation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.