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post discectemy i5 s1


Q:
Age: 41   Sex: M   Concern: Chronic pain  

i had a herniated disc at I5 S1 that over time calcified and twisted the theral nerve sac at that loc. my spinal surg. was 4 hours freeing the nerve which was going in all directions that anotomically was incorrect. now i have the burning, kneading, bulging pains in my feet. is there a chance that as time goes on that pain will subside? my surg says to be prepared for a long wait and lifestyle change, ie. no heavy work. that i can live with, and the numerous numbness is okay, but pain in feet has GOT to go. thanx for your time. MF

-- mikef


A:
Hard to know. You can ask your surgeon to try medications like elavil, lyrica, or neurontin to help with the burning

-- Sherman Nam Tran, M. D.

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