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Low back and upper leg pain/numbness after hysterectomy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Discuss w surgeon: The bac pain is probably normal postop pain. The numbness of the leg needs evaluation. There are a couple of nerves that can get compressed during hysterectomy which can cause this. Schedule a follow up appt.

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Answered 3/25/2023

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