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5 neck surgeries on vertebrae 3-7. on narcotics for pain for 6 yrs. recently having leg spasms and can't physically lift feet to walk. must drag feet.

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You need to see : Your neurosurgeon asap. Check electrolytes like calcium, magnesium and potassium.

Answered 9/20/2013

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Dr. TORY MCJUNKIN answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Emergency symptoms: You are describing emergency symptoms, new weakness. You should go to the closest er (ideally where your surgeon goes). It, possible that you have spinal cord impingement in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine. You need an emergency up and need to see a neurosurgeon.

Answered 9/15/2013

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