Question 1

i am experiencing sciatica pains and numbness in my left leg from scarred tissue from a l5s1 laminectomy, etc on feb 18. it is affecting my gait and c?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your surgeon: Pain going down your leg, numbness and tingling after having back surgery , would be part of an expected recovery program. Hopefully over time the pain would go away. The best person to handle this question would be the one that did your surgery and asked them what should you expect based on the surgery that was performed.

Question 2

i had a laminectomy 2 years ago,  between my knee and hip on left leg, i have burnng on the inside and numbness on the surface,, will it go away ?

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How old R symptoms?: If the leg symptoms were present before the laminectomy, I would not expect them to go away.  They are caused by nerve irritation.  If you had the numbness symptoms this long, they may not recover- it has been longer than 18 months.  On the other hand, the burning probably will go away.  If the symptoms are not related to the laminectomy, then I would have to give a different answer.

Question 3

had a laminectomy/disectomy in dec 2014 for a pinched sciatic nerve in my right leg 2 month later i have a dural leak and pain/numbness in labia/glute?

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What: is your question?
The pain/numbness is NOT in the usual distribution of your sciatic nerve..rather it is in the area of the Pudendal nerve! You NEED to speak with your surgeon and perhaps consult with a Neurologist!
Hope this helps!
Good Luck!
Dr Z

Question 4

2 yrs post l4-5 & l5-s1 laminectomy,facetectomy,postlateral arthrodesus & pedicule screw. still have numbness l outer calf & foot. will it improve?

Accepted Answer

Numbness after surge: Very unlikely to improve. Its already been 2 years.

Question 5

had laminectomy  5 months ago.  right lower anterior leg still numb. normal?

Accepted Answer

Maybe normal : Spinal surgery like laminectomy is done to remove pressure on nerves or the spinal cord.  If the nerves are damaged sometimes the symptoms resolve and sometimes not.  It can take a long time to know for sure.  You should follow up with your surgeon if you have questions.

Question 6

had c4,5,6 laminectomy 2011 for severe central stenosis. 8 weeks constant pain, numb in shoulder/arm-3 level acdf proposed. alternative? complications

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Need more info: Where is your pain? If it is neck pain, ACDF is a viable option. If it is pain in the arms, then there may be foraminal narrowing  compressing your nerves that can be addressed by ACDF or posterior foraminotomies. If it is both, ACDF is best. As for the shoulder/arm numbness, this is a common complaint after cervical laminectomies and can get better over long time. Make sure you go over everything

Question 7

i had laminectomy excision of tumor s1-s3 on oct 15, but my left butt and my right upper thigh are still numb. even my genitals are the rest of my body feel okay. is this normal? it's been 3 days but i'm not seeing an improvement. i'm 26/f?

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: Far too early for the effects of the tumor to fully heal and return to normal function.   Assuming mild nerve compression, it would take a minimum of 4 weeks for the numbness to resolve.  The right thigh issues could involve secondary meralgia paresthetica.  Discuss expectations with your surgeon.

Question 8

still getting pain but not as much pain prior to the surgery, numbness and tingling on my 3rd, 4th & 5th digits on r foot after laminectomy 3 yrs. ago?

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Sometimes removing : The compression on the nerve (s) can most predictably relieve the pain but less predictably allow for the nerve(s) to fully recover their function.  You can get a repeat imaging study to assess the adequacy of the decompression or get an EMG (nerve ) test to assess this as well.

Question 9

i have had back surgery, laminectomy, fusion & rod placement. i have nerve damage & suffer from numbness & tingling as well as pain in my back & legs. i take gabapentin 800mg bid.. i want to add tinazidine 2 mg can i add this and it be safe?

Accepted Answer

: You almost certainly have post-operative scarring with lumbosacral arachnoiditis, and tizanidine is unlikely to help.  Would consider switching gabapentin (at maximal dose) to Lyrica.  The use of a dorsal column spinal stimulator might be evaluated.  Would go to nearby medical school for updated opinions.

Question 10

how do microspinoscopies compare with fusions and conventional laminectomies?

Accepted Answer

Surgeon: Very complicated to answer. Depends on the reason for surgery..  Please ask your surgeon for his explanation, and then request a second opinion if not comfortable with the answer.

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I am experiencing sciatica pains and numbness in my left leg from scarred tissue from a l5s1 laminectomy, etc on feb 18. it is affecting my gait and c?

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I had a laminectomy 2 years ago, between my knee and hip on left leg, i have burnng on the inside and numbness on the surface,, will it go away ?

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Had a laminectomy/disectomy in dec 2014 for a pinched sciatic nerve in my right leg 2 month later i have a dural leak and pain/numbness in labia/glute?

A member asked:

2 yrs post l4-5 & l5-s1 laminectomy,facetectomy,postlateral arthrodesus & pedicule screw. still have numbness l outer calf & foot. will it improve?

A member asked:

Had laminectomy 5 months ago. right lower anterior leg still numb. normal?

A member asked:

Had c4,5,6 laminectomy 2011 for severe central stenosis. 8 weeks constant pain, numb in shoulder/arm-3 level acdf proposed. alternative? complications

A member asked:

I had laminectomy excision of tumor s1-s3 on oct 15, but my left butt and my right upper thigh are still numb. even my genitals are the rest of my body feel okay. is this normal? it's been 3 days but i'm not seeing an improvement. i'm 26/f?

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Still getting pain but not as much pain prior to the surgery, numbness and tingling on my 3rd, 4th & 5th digits on r foot after laminectomy 3 yrs. ago?

A member asked:

I have had back surgery, laminectomy, fusion & rod placement. i have nerve damage & suffer from numbness & tingling as well as pain in my back & legs. i take gabapentin 800mg bid.. i want to add tinazidine 2 mg can i add this and it be safe?

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How do microspinoscopies compare with fusions and conventional laminectomies?

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