I am almost 5 months post op and have suffered thigh nerve damage.
The nerve damage has caused numbness and pain like bad sunburn in my left thigh as well as loss of muscle power. I walk with a peculiar gait and have great difficulty getting dressed, putting on knickers, trousers and shoes as I can't lift my thigh up towards my body.
I had a third operation to remove screws that were impingeing on nerves but that was 8 weeks ago and I still have the same pain, numbness and muscle weakness.
My Surgeon said he has done all he can for me and only time will tell if it will ever get better. I no longer need oxycontin but I take Gabapentin.
Has anyone else had this problem and how long does it last?
I can put up with the pains and stiffness in my spine because I know it will get easier with time, but the leg problem is really disappointing and getting me down because if you have a rigid spine you need 2 strong legs to compensate.
The nerve damage has caused numbness and pain like bad sunburn in my left thigh as well as loss of muscle power. I walk with a peculiar gait and have great difficulty getting dressed, putting on knickers, trousers and shoes as I can't lift my thigh up towards my body.
I had a third operation to remove screws that were impingeing on nerves but that was 8 weeks ago and I still have the same pain, numbness and muscle weakness.
My Surgeon said he has done all he can for me and only time will tell if it will ever get better. I no longer need oxycontin but I take Gabapentin.
Has anyone else had this problem and how long does it last?
I can put up with the pains and stiffness in my spine because I know it will get easier with time, but the leg problem is really disappointing and getting me down because if you have a rigid spine you need 2 strong legs to compensate.
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