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February 8, 2010 - 3:58pm
ajamieson
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6 weeks post laminectomy/fusion and sciatic pain is back

I had a fusion and laminectomy on December 28, 2010 and up until today all had been going far better than I thought it would. However, this morning my sciatic started to bother me again. It is still in the left leg and the pain is no where near as bad as it was but I am really concerned. Could it just be the nerves finding their way again and not cause for alarm?

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February 8, 2010 - 5:43pm
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Hi Ajamieson

ood to hear your surgery is done and you're having less pain. I hope you called the Dr. about the pain in your legs. I hope it's just the nerves awakening. Best wishes for a complete recovery. Charry

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Any answers I have is not medical advice only a Doctor can help you with that. Just sharing my personal experience as a fellow Spine Health member only. Mild DDD of complete lumbar area with recent healing of L5-S1 HD and annular tear.Leg &foot weakness nerve compression L4-L5.Mod. disc changes C5-C7 nerve impingement sore elbow and numb hand. Sept. 2011 MRI L4-L5 disc bulge and L5 facet joint and narrowing. Meds-Oxycontin 80mg,Cymbalta,Lyrica, Flexeril,Naproxen,Serax. Platinum Infrared heating pad. ER and Oncology trained and Cardiology RN on Disability. Keep the faith.

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February 8, 2010 - 7:16pm
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Hi Ajamieson

I dont have any wise words for you except, call you Dr. Antime you have something you are unsure of, you need to call. That way you wont stress over something that is part of the healing process. Always ask here too. Alot of experience is here, and maybe someone has the same thing. Good Luck, Robin

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2 level PLIF Dec 2008
Hardware Removed Sept 2009
Bone tumor in Eye Socket removed 10-26-09, They confirmed I do have a brain LOL
Fentanyl Patch 100 Mico, Oxycodone 30 MG every 4 hours breakthrough

Surgery Dec 13, 2 level fusion L2-3, L-3-4, ALIF min invasive. Nuvasive procedure..quite the deal!

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February 8, 2010 - 7:58pm
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hI ajamieson

I'm glad your first 6 weeks went well, and it could be as simple as nerves waking up, but I agree 100% with the others that you should call your doc, keep him/her informed about all new issues, especially if you are concerned about them. Its better to make a call even if its just for peace of mind, that can take you a long way. let us know how things go.
God bless and keep You... at peace
Shirley

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8/31/09 l4-s1 tlif with bmp, hardware. Worse nerve symptoms post op,no improvememt in 3 months
2nd surgery 12/04/09 bone spurs/fragments removed, scar tissue "cleaned up".(compressing nerves l5-s1)
Norco 10/325 Neurontin 2100mg daily and Valium for m spasms.

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