A member asked:

I recently had spinal fusion surgery done and ever since my feet have a tingling feeling sometimes it feels like pins and needles is that normal?

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Nevre irritation : Pins and needles are signs of nerve irritation. You need to tell your surgeon and be reevaluated by him.

Answered 5/19/2016

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No: The symptoms are common signs of nerve irritation. However, if the symptoms were not present before your surgery, you should certainly discuss this with your surgeon.

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

tingling: As other doc's have said , it is a sign of nerve irritation usually. See your surgeon for further evaluation.

Answered 10/25/2013

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