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What Causes Severe Thigh Cramps Post Back Surgery?

My husband is suffering from severe thigh cramping. He had back surgery for stenosis over one year ago. However the cramping didn t start until about 90 days ago. We have tried several home remedies, (ice packs, tens machine, Bio Freeze, Kinesio tape, muscle relaxers), and his practitioner gave him Dexamethasone for 10 days, which helped for about 3 weeks, but the cramps are now back. I have read many blogs on this subject and it appears that there is no clear answer on this delicate subject. Do you have any recommendations?
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case.

You may need to do MRI spine again to see for nerve compression

If you’re new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help.
Due to compression of this nerve root there can be cramps

As per your previous surgery of spine now there is possibility of discitis, which can be confirmed by MRI with contrast or CT myelogram.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health.

Take care.


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What Causes Severe Thigh Cramps Post Back Surgery?

Hello, I have studied your case. You may need to do MRI spine again to see for nerve compression If you’re new MRI shows disc bulge with nerve compression then surgery may help. Due to compression of this nerve root there can be cramps As per your previous surgery of spine now there is possibility of discitis, which can be confirmed by MRI with contrast or CT myelogram. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS therapy will help I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. If you find this answer helpful do not hesitate to rate this answer at end of discussion. Wishing you good health. Take care.