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How do i help relieve my leg pain after a herniated disk surgery?
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Pain relief: Mild bed rest with elevation of lkegs behind the knees will help with stretch on the paraspinous muscles.
Answered 7/22/2012
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It should on it's ..: This should do it on own if you are non smoker & your leg pain was predominant pain. Occasionlly, the nerve can still remain irritated from it's prior compression &/or manipulation during surgery. Anti inflammatory meds or meds like neurontin, Elavil or Cymbalta (duloxetine) may help as well. If the pain is persisting, you may need a contrast MRI to see if there is a retained disc fragment or recurrent one.
Answered 6/25/2014
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