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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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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/
Answered 5/6/2019
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