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What Causes Numbness In Feet Post Laminectomy?

I ve had tingling and numbness in both feet for 2-3 years, had MRI and EMG done Feb,2014. Saw a neurosurgeon in May, he recommended laminectomy, diskectomy, L5-S1 area, and removal by laser spurs also in the L5-S1. Surgery was done this past Tuesday, June 24,2014. Wasn t able to ask my doc this question he had another case after mine. But I was curious how long of a healing time would pass when I start seeing the tingling and numbness in my feet reduced. Thank you Bruce
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Q1 : What causes numbness in feet post laminectomy?
A1 : Numbness is due to the involvement of Nerve Roots by the Disc

Q2 : How long of a healing time would pass when I start seeing the tingling and numbness in my feet reduced
A2 : It will go off in 6 to 9 months

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Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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What Causes Numbness In Feet Post Laminectomy?

Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J.Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Q1 : What causes numbness in feet post laminectomy? A1 : Numbness is due to the involvement of Nerve Roots by the Disc Q2 : How long of a healing time would pass when I start seeing the tingling and numbness in my feet reduced A2 : It will go off in 6 to 9 months Hope you found the answer helpful. If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.