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After spinal fusion surgery pain from the right side was gone. but now i have pain similar to sciatica on the left side from my spine to my feet.
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Contact your surgeon: Do not delay, contact your surgeon, may be you need revision or steroid injection or physical therapy or just reassurance.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Postoperative pain: Pain that changes, or comes and goes after surgery is not unusual. As nerves heal after decompression and blood flows back in, symptoms can actually worsen a bit. This usually is short lived, with gradual improvement thereafter. If not better in 6 wks to 3 months, an investigation is warranted. Slipped bone graft, cage, screw, or a new problem could cause. Severe pain should prompt a visit asap.
Answered 3/30/2013
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Wear/Tear: With previous back surgery, sometimes pain can result from the wear and tear of the levels above/below your surgery that takes place after a fusion surgery. If this is the case, recommend seeing your spine surgeon or a spine/pain specialist to evaluate this further.
Answered 3/5/2019
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