Can Lumbar Spondylosis Cause Compression Of Spinal Nerves And Neuropathic Pain?
Related to the surgery
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I can understand what had happened. Your wife possibly had developed lumbar spondylosis which was causing compression of spinal nerves and thus causing the neuropathic pain.
It is unfortunate that she had to suffer from complications of surgery. Happens sometimes. Possibly nobody's fault.
However, the subsequent paraesthesia (the burning pain) is likely to be directly related to the surgery wherein nerve compressions occurred once again.
Her doctor is right to suggest that it may take a year or two for recovery. Till then physical therapy and supportive management is the way out.
I understand that it is a difficult situation. But it cannot really be helped. Taking Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) supplement 1500 mcg once daily for at least a couple of months could make a difference.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Prof. Kunal Saha, General & Family Physician