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@marksmom

I began to have numbness in both feet and one calf after ankle surgery. In the Nursing facility, I complained about the pressure on my lower back, but no one offered to make me more comfortable. Recently, I have been diagnosed with S1 Radiculopathy. I have gone to a chiropractor for a month which has not helped. I am so depressed about this as I always feel like I’m wearing a high boot on my right leg. At night, my feet get hot. I’m seeing a Neurologist at Mass General Hospital and hope and pray this condition can be healed!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Jul 1, 2022

Hi @marksmom, Welcome to Connect. I'm sorry to hear you haven't gotten any relief yet. It's good to hear you have an appointment with a neurologist at Mass General Hospital. Hopefully they can help you with a treatment for the S1 Radiculopathy. From what I've read surgery can help but that might be a question when you have your upcoming appointment.

"Corticosteroid injections reduce pain by suppressing inflammation around the irritated nerve. This is an excellent treatment for L5 or S1 radiculopathy when other conservative, nonsurgical treatments have not worked. There are generally two reasons for surgery. The first is significant weakness, such as a foot drop."
--- Sciatica and radiculopathy: Peculiar names for shooting back, leg pain: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/sciatica-and-radiculopathy-peculiar-names

Do you have any pain with the right leg and lower back?

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