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  • 3 weeks post op, left side of face numb, going to dr tomorrow....worried!

    The left side of my face went numb yesterday after sitting in my recliner yesterday and it has been numb/ tingling ever since. I called the surgeons office and he was very concerned because I am young and should not have these symptoms. He wants me to be seen by my primary care Dr tomorrow or go to the ER. He was nervous that I was having stroke symptoms... has anyone had numbness in their face so soon after surgery???
    Thoracic curve approx 62 degrees,
    Lower curve of approx 38 degrees
    27 years old
    http://pennstatehershey.org/findaprovider/provider/1507
    Scheduled for Spinal Fusion 2/2/2012
    T2-L2 or L3
    Engaged to be married on 4.6.2013!

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    I will be thinking of you. Let us know what you find out tomorrow.
    Karen

    Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
    Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
    70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
    Rib Hump-GONE!
    Age-60 at the time of surgery
    Now 66
    Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
    Retired Kdgn. Teacher

    See photobucket link for:
    Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
    Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
    tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
    http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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    • #3
      Rox,

      I don't think you should be taking any chances. If your surgeon thinks you have stroke symptoms, get yourself to the ER!!! Hopefully it's just a pinched nerve or anxiety, but best to make sure. Keep us posted.

      Evelyn
      age 48
      80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
      Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
      Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
      Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
      Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Confusedmom View Post
        Rox,

        I don't think you should be taking any chances. If your surgeon thinks you have stroke symptoms, get yourself to the ER!!! Hopefully it's just a pinched nerve or anxiety, but best to make sure. Keep us posted.

        Evelyn

        I agree with Evelyn. It is better to be safe than sorry. Please let us know what happened
        Melissa

        Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

        April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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        • #5
          stumped

          [QUOTE=mabeckoff;136067]I agree with Evelyn. It is better to be safe than sorry. Please let us know what happened[/QUOTE

          My primary care Dr had no idea what caused my head/face to fall asleep. She called my surgeon who said he was going to move up my next post op appt. Good news, my numbness subsided today, so that is a good sign. If it comes back again, ill have to get an mri of my brain.

          If anyone has ever experienced anything like this, PLEASE comment. It would really help me to hear from you.
          Thoracic curve approx 62 degrees,
          Lower curve of approx 38 degrees
          27 years old
          http://pennstatehershey.org/findaprovider/provider/1507
          Scheduled for Spinal Fusion 2/2/2012
          T2-L2 or L3
          Engaged to be married on 4.6.2013!

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          • #6
            Rox

            Its good news that this has subsided.....sounded like Bell’s palsy, but I have no idea. Best to go in and see your doctor.

            Hang in there
            Ed
            49 yr old male, now 63, the new 64...
            Pre surgery curves T70,L70
            ALIF/PSA T2-Pelvis 01/29/08, 01/31/08 7" pelvic anchors BMP
            Dr Brett Menmuir St Marys Hospital Reno,Nevada

            Bending and twisting pics after full fusion
            http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/showt...on.&highlight=

            My x-rays
            http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...2&d=1228779214

            http://www.scoliosis.org/forum/attac...3&d=1228779258

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            • #7
              I've had numbness in connection with migraine. I also had one-sided numbness after receiving too much lidocaine. There are many reasons for numbness. I think I would go with the scan anyway just to make sure you aren't having TIA's (mini-strokes). These things are treatable. Please be careful. You are so young and it's better to be safe than sorry. Gentle ((((hugs))))
              Rohrer01
              Be happy!
              We don't know what tomorrow brings,
              but we are alive today!

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              • #8
                Bells palsy does cause that. And I have had it strictly from anxiety. I hope it never recurs. But if it does, I would get it checked out. If it is a mini stroke, medicine can prevent major damage (or any damage, in some cases). I have a friend who had a stroke in her 30s from birth control pills. It happens, and damage can be prevented if you act quickly. Best wishes!

                Evelyn
                age 48
                80* thoracolumbar; 40* thoracic
                Reduced to ~16* thoracolumbar; ~0* thoracic
                Surgery 3/14/12 with Dr. Lenke in St. Louis, T4 to S1 with pelvic fixation
                Broken rods 12/1/19; scheduled for revision fusion L1-L3-4 with Dr. Lenke 2/4/2020
                Not "confused" anymore, but don't know how to change my username.

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                • #9
                  i am wondering what laying face down for many hours does to nerves in
                  the face and neck....??

                  Lyme can cause Bell's Palsy...not saying that applies to anyone here,
                  just saying it can be a cause.

                  Rox, i hope it goes away completely and does not return....

                  jess

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                  • #10
                    I, too, thought of Bell's palsy when I read the symptoms. And at such a stressful time, I can see how that could happen.

                    Feel better!!!
                    Female, age 38
                    4 years of bracing, concluded at 42*upper/38*lower
                    currently 64*upper/40*lower
                    Fused T3-L4 on Feb 23 2011
                    now 32*upper/18* lower

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Roxjanine View Post
                      The left side of my face went numb yesterday after sitting in my recliner yesterday and it has been numb/ tingling ever since. I called the surgeons office and he was very concerned because I am young and should not have these symptoms. He wants me to be seen by my primary care Dr tomorrow or go to the ER. He was nervous that I was having stroke symptoms... has anyone had numbness in their face so soon after surgery???
                      Gosh, sorry to hear that. Will keep you in my prayers. Let us know how you are doing.

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                      • #12
                        Well I had my 6 week post op and all is well! I am allowed to drive short distances since I have been off pain killers for the last 5 days. My pain is only when I over do it or when I sit for too long. Thank you all for all your help!
                        Thoracic curve approx 62 degrees,
                        Lower curve of approx 38 degrees
                        27 years old
                        http://pennstatehershey.org/findaprovider/provider/1507
                        Scheduled for Spinal Fusion 2/2/2012
                        T2-L2 or L3
                        Engaged to be married on 4.6.2013!

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                        • #13
                          Sounds like you are doing well! It keeps getting better!
                          Karen

                          Surgery-Jan. 5, 2011-Dr. Lenke
                          Fusion T-4-sacrum-2 cages/5 osteotomies
                          70 degree thoracolumbar corrected to 25
                          Rib Hump-GONE!
                          Age-60 at the time of surgery
                          Now 66
                          Avid Golfer & Tap Dancer
                          Retired Kdgn. Teacher

                          See photobucket link for:
                          Video of my 1st Day of Golf Post-Op-3/02/12-Bradenton, FL
                          Before and After Picture of back 1/7/11
                          tap dancing picture at 10 mos. post op 11/11/11-I'm the one on the right.
                          http://s1119.photobucket.com/albums/k630/pottoff2/

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                          • #14
                            Glad to hear that you are doing well
                            Melissa

                            Fused from C2 - sacrum 7/2011

                            April 21, 2020- another broken rod surgery

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