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What Causes Severe Pain In The Leg After Hip Surgeries?
I had 4 hip surgeries &2 shoulder surgeries. After 3 back injections to minimize pain I was told I have compressed disc with a bone spur. After the 4th injection I developed extreme pain in my rt affected leg. I haven t been able to walk for over a month. I m awaiting results from an mri performed 3 weeks ago. I ve taken Norco & soma relieve pain. I m frustrated & in constant pain. What are my best options
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Hi,
Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
The symptoms are more likely neuropathic pain after the surgery.
As of now, analgesics like Aceclofenac or Gabapentin can be taken for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.
The symptoms are more likely neuropathic pain after the surgery.
As of now, analgesics like Aceclofenac or Gabapentin can be taken for pain relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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