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Post hemi-laminectomy nerve pain has increased.

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 12 9:23pm | Replies (28)
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@joelhoward1092 - Glad to help!

In Feb 2023 I have a C4-7 ACDF. (new decompression and new disks) then in May 2023 I had Lumbar decompression and disks L2-5.

It was a lot and I was out of action for quite some time. Just now becoming more physically active and I've even played nine holes a few times.

For me, the decision to have the surgery was based on a personal risk management perspective. There are risks in deferring surgery (additional injury, permanent nerve damage, etc) and there are risks of surgery (bad outcome possible, long recovery possible, etc). At present I'm much happier I had surgery than if I had continued to defer. But there are still some days...

The idea that some post-surgery swelling is putting pressure on your nerves - and that this inflammation should subside in time - makes sense. Hopefully, the injection does the trick.

Let us know how things go.

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joelhoward1092 | @joelhoward1092 | Apr 2 9:35am

Thanks again for your feedback. I am glad you are doing well now.

I too have had cervical surgery at C5-C6 and C6-C7. Those were a breeze compared to this.

I also had a fusion at L5-S1 several years ago. I remember it being rough, but I don’t recall having so many symptoms return post surgery.

I guess I just need to be more patient.

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