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MRI results and Pain symptoms not matching. Dr says nothing he can do.
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My symptoms improved after surgery. The sciatica pain prior to the operation was excruciating. I think that was the key change. My hip pain and stabbing back pain did not go away.
The last nerve test showed a lack of reflexes in the back of the ankle and a lack of sensation at the side of the right foot. He never tested the upper limbs.
The drop foot appeared after surgery. He has gotten somewhat better over the past year.
I have wondered many times if something was injured during surgery. I was very surprised two weeks after surgery to see lab test results for soft tissue removed during surgery. After reading the surgeons report of the surgery there was a cyst deeply embedded that added an hour to the surgery to remove since its position could have impacted nerves. My right leg has never been right after surgery.
I took Gabapentin for a few months after surgery. It really was not helping so I stopped taking it.
I have not had injections at the L2/L3 site or the right S1. I am now scheduled to see a physiatrist in early December.
I have not tried the pain patches but I will on your recommendation. Thank you for the suggestions.
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@sbraden1234 It sounds as though they are avoiding your issues from the complex nature of what was done during your surgery with the cyst. Your symptoms are similar to mine and scans as well except for the foot drop which may be due to the excess handling of nerves in surgery. Can't remember who said it but you should definitely go to a surgeon not affiliated with this hospital or associated with that doctor. I hate sounding paranoid but I truly believe their money and careers are way more important to them than your suffering or their integrity and moral standing. Thank you for the post as it has inspired me to be proactive too, The dismissal of our pain and the exhaustion of driving to appointments when we can't afford to live cause we can't work is defeating at the least. I'm hoping you catch a good doctor soon.