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Had Surgery For Laminectomy, Suffer From Lower Back Pain, Foot Spasms, Taking Diazepam. Experiencing Dizzy, Balance And Coordination Problems. Reason?
I am a63 year old female, 15 years post op from lamenectomy L 3&4, 4&5 & S1 compromised. Initially the surgery was effective, but now do suffer from lower back pain . Night time sleep is interrupted due to left leg and foot spasms. I take 5 MGM Diazapam to settle. Am quite concerned as I am experiencing dizzy, balance and coordination promblems associated with an altered gait. Could this be the result from the Diazapam. Hope that you can help me? Have had blood tests, ct of middle ear , physio treatment, eyes tested, nothing shows up. Am not on any other meds.
Thu, 31 Oct 2013
Hi, you had laminectomy 15 years back, Now suffering from the lower back pain, taking diazepam 5 mg, Now you are suffering with dizzyness , altered gait. Tests done every thing is normal. You are suspecting it to be due to the diazepam.
There could be another reason, like atherosclerosis, ischemia of the brain, or some thing of that sort. I advise you to consult a neurologist for diagnosis. Thank you.
There could be another reason, like atherosclerosis, ischemia of the brain, or some thing of that sort. I advise you to consult a neurologist for diagnosis. Thank you.
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