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Spinal Fusion L5-S1 didn't relieve neuropathy: Any success?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 25 11:36am | Replies (19)

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left hip and leg radiating pain. occasional foot drop..not severe just slight, electric shock feel to my ankle at bedtime, some weakness below my knee to ankle when walking..again occasional not daily have tried all the conservative measures including injections over the last 8 years. to the point where they don't help for long. maybe a couple of months before things start up again. was looking for something that would provide longer relief. this was suggested a an option to those things. not insisted upon, up to me. i was offered gapabentin but due to possible side affects chose not to take it so can't speak to that. However, it also is more of a band aid than a possible fix.

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@southernbelle13 Welcome to the club. Sometimes I think that many doctors just don't have a handle on the effect of pain on most of us. They just don't seem to really care enough to look into alternative to our problems.