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I had a laminectomy three weeks ago to remedy nerve pain in my left leg. after surgery the pain was still there and continues. what should i now exp?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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S/p surgery pain: F/U with surgeon who did the laminectomy or second opinion. . May need imaging/ CT to assess status of healing and if there any collections of fluid. If bowel of bladder issues go to ER immediately. May need additional injections/ treatment. On occasion surgery does not completely resolve the situation. https://now.aapmr.org/post-laminectomy-pain/

Dr Modi agreed

Answered 5/6/2019

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A member asked:

I had a laminectomy three weeks ago to remedy nerve pain in my left leg. after surgery the pain was still there and continues. what should i now exp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Modi agreed

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