I have a thoracolumbar curve that begins at T12. My major curve is 60 and I have a compensating curve of 30, both of which sounds small in this group. I have problems with my leg/foot on the right (a little on left too). I'm 57 and beginning at 52 I had sciatica that extended into my foot and had leg spasms at night. This year this has turned into nerve problems in my foot that have stopped me from walking normal distances (can currently walk four blocks in one direction and back after a rest and am slowly building what I can do) and can only stand for a very short time (also in a neuro check my sensation for cold is reduced lower on my leg/foot). What's unusual is that I have NO back pain. I saw Dr. Lonner to explore surgery, which he thought I would eventually need, but first he wanted me to confirm that the nerve problems are not from another source. The problem is I could have surgery and still have the problem with my leg/foot. I saw a neurologist and he is guessing that my curve compresses the circulation to the nerves of my feet and legs. (I have some neuropathy, but it is only slight.) The only way to prove this is with a CT myelogram, something I will consider when seriously considering surgery. The neurologist stressed that this was only worth doing when I'm ready for surgery as otherwise would need to be redone. But, I'm not ready to do surgery quite yet and am wondering if anyone who has had surgery had the same problem--problems with legs and feet only, and if you did, did the surgery alleviate your problem?
Or actually I'm interested in knowing if anyone has had a similar problem. A forum member kindly emailed me about her leg pain, but she had back pain too. Thanks in advance.
Or actually I'm interested in knowing if anyone has had a similar problem. A forum member kindly emailed me about her leg pain, but she had back pain too. Thanks in advance.
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