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6 weeks post-op 2 level lumbar spine fusion + laminectomy. sciatic pain gone-healing on sched. why the intrmittnt sunburn-like pain on skin of thighs?

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Dr. James Cole answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Nerve healing: A decompression and sometimes let the nerves heal and cause a hypersensitivity. Also, increased activity and make this sensation from the skin and muscle use. Time is the solution with increasing your activity of walking over the next month.

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Answered 9/23/2013

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A member asked:

6 weeks post-op 2 level lumbar spine fusion + laminectomy. sciatic pain gone-healing on sched. why the intrmittnt sunburn-like pain on skin of thighs?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Cole answered

Dr Ali agreed

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