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L5S1 Radiculopathy in left foot

Spine Health | Last Active: Dec 24, 2022 | Replies (18)

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@burrkay

Hi Jorge-
I read with interest your post and subsequent thread of responses and follow-on discussion…see my post earlier regarding neuropathy in my left foot.
I have had the condition since I think 2008 or maybe 2009….subsequent to my fusion of L5/S1 in 2007. Docs tell me the condition is due to scar tissue, which of course they say can be removed with additional surgery!?!?
Yes, it is uncomfortable to live with, but in my case tolerable (age 78)…up until I developed the blister and subsequent sore on my ankle bone.
Prior to that it bothered me mostly in the evening hours while watching tv…my foot gets “freezing cold”, probably due to the lack of circulation.
I find it uncomfortable to wear socks and anything that confines the foot. I am truly concerned with the current condition however…a wound that won’t heal!
In any case, I will avoid additional back surgeries at all costs!!!
Best of luck to you with finding a non-surgical solution!
Bill

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Hi Bill,
I’ll see if I can find your post. I know everyone says to avoid fusions and I really hope I can, but I have nerve pain in my feet and numbness in my leg and that’s been keeping me from my job and being a dad. I’m 45 and have been out for over 3 months.