Nerve Pain In Foot after Laminectomy. Had this?

@jangilsy Did the change to Lyrica help at all with lower leg fatigue? Have you had any improvement and if so, with what therapy or meds?

I had a discectomy of L5-L4… then a few years later L4-L3. I have neuropathy and pain in my left leg and foot. They believe it is a result of me waiting to long before first surgery and also scar tissue pressing on the nerves. They have gone in and injected fluid in an effort to break up some scar tissue. It did not work and BTW the most painful spine procedure I ever had. My back is better but I traded pains. I do not take pain meds of any type anymore and Gabapentin is terrible to me. I have, I suppose grown used to it… and just expect pain and weakness every day. I was a runner but I have not run in ten years. I do have to use a cane on bad days… I would certainly suggest epidural shots or RFA which is my preference…

@laughlin1947 I have more foot nerve pain than fatigue. Lyrica has helped some. Hydrodissection (steroid and fluid injection) has also given some relief but not enough to walk without assistance. I will have more of the injections done in 2 months. I am going to try something new called Neubie therapy (an electro stimulation device). There is also a therapy my mother is using for leg fatigue called Tecar therapy. She has had some positive results for her leg pain and fatigue. My specific condition does not qualify for that though.

Thank you all for the comments , I feel like I’m fighting a losing battle, I try a lot of different things , hopefully I’ll wake up one day and nerves are healed. I think they’re permanently damaged. It’s been one and a half years 🙏🏾

@amorokim22
Don’t give up! I have been fighting nearly 7 years eith the nerve in my back and tried many things. I am tired, but still trying. One help has been good physiotherapist. Power to you!

@jangilsy Hi, any updates? I am still waiting for relief since 2021 and have tried everything under the sun. I am insanely angry with my neurosurgeon who performed my L4-5 fusion revision & an unplanned laminectomy. When my excruciating foot pain surfaced suddenly 10 days post op, he shrugged his shoulders. Anyone with his caliber of training knows about the connection between L4-5 & the feet. On top of it, in 2022, the fusion had to be revised as well as the laminectomy which, according to the 2022 surgeon, was limited and incomplete. This poorly executed laminectomy caused new nerve compression for a full year before it could get fixed. I am in daily pain and have flares that keep me bed ridden for weeks. I exist but I don’t have a life anymore. I hope you are doing much better.

@jet1024 hi, I was a runner too… the pain in my feet is excruciating (5 years). It began with a poorly performed laminectomy that had to be revised. By the time the revision took place it was too late. I recently had to be on my feet for much longer than I could withstand at my daughter’s wedding and now I am bedridden. It’s been 3 weeks and I know something happened. I used to be able to bear weight for a max of 3 hours and now every minute is too much. Even when I elevate, the pain doesn’t go away. I’ve had flares before but not like this. I’m at a loss because no treatment has helped. I’m hoping to come across something new in this forum. I miss running but I would settle for walking 🥹

@ysphoenix I am sorry to hear about your pain situation. I seem to be stuck in the same place. Continuing foot pain in right foot. I’ve been searching for other opinions and answers for relief but still have not had help. Prayers for all of us in similar situations that we find answers.

@jangilsy oh I’m so sorry to hear this. Let me know if you are looking for a particular specialist or want feedback on any particular treatments. I think I have tried them all. I’m going to look up the “sprint” procedure someone mentioned as it is new to me. I’m seeing a new orthopedic foot specialist tomorrow. My case is complex due to repercussions from a foot surgery that should never had occurred. I was misdiagnosed. From what I know now, my nerve roots were aggravated and then left compressed during a laminectomy that had to be repeated the following year because the surgeon did not complete it properly! These nerve roots plus my foot nerves are implicated. We have to hang on for more advances in nerve repair & function 🤦‍♀️

I had a laminectomy, L4/L5/S1 5 years ago. I was reluctant to have the surgery so waited 2years afters the initial injury (in 2019). I regret I waited because I must have damaged my S1 nerves because I I have constant pain in the bottom of my foot pad and the 3 little toes have neuropathy. I live wearing Oofos sandels or if needed wide Hoka's. problem living in upstate Ny with snow!
I have been taking Gabapentin (up to 2400mg now) and Cymbalta for help but still have chronic pain. Cannot not take long walks anymore, miss that. I continue to search for something that will help with pain also. Luckily Gaba has helped.