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Pain a year after operation for spinal stenosis, L4, L4
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It is almost a year since I had my operation for spinal stenosis.
I wish someone had told me how long it would take to recover. Six weeks? No. Six months? Getting better.
Almost a year? Getting better. I realized the other day I have more control over my bladder. I am sleeping through the night without having to get up 3 or 4 times.
I am lucky in that my acupuncturist had the same operation. So, she sympathizes with me.
Besides Tylenol Extra, I find an ice pack really helps control the pain. The problem is that the pain sneaks up on you and you don't immediately think "ice pack!"
I am looking to hear from others and their journey after an operation for spinal stenosis, L4 and L5.
I hope my experience gives some encouragement to fellow sufferers.
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I had a laminectomy at the end of November for compression caused by spinal stenosis. The numbness is gone but now I have a severe pain down my right leg. I’m on gabapentin and tizanidine. I’m still hoping it is an irritated nerve and will heal, but a follow-up MRI is being scheduled. I’m doing PT and gentle yoga, walking a mile, but the pain is constant when standing or walking. At what point did your pain go away? Do you think this will heal on its own? I’m scared that I’m heading for a second surgery.