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Spinal Fusion of L1-L4: Managing pain, what works for you?

Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 6, 2016 | Replies (23)
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@elltd

I have had 3 back surgeries/fusion L1&2,L3&4,L4&5, results severe lower back pain is worse, and in addition to upper left leg inside numb,left knee no feeling, below knee to ankle no feeling. What can be done to have the feeling back in my leg, and relieve severe back pain

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Mar 27, 2016

Hi @elltd,
I moved your message to this thread https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-had-spinal-fusion-of-l1-4-about-15-months-ago-lately-ive/ where you'll meet @nan57 @ladidy @stumpy @riverqueen1305 and are able to read their messages.

@nan57 too speaks of unresolved back and coccyx pain.

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ladidy | @ladidy | Mar 27, 2016

Wow I'm really sorry you have had such a bad experience. Was it neurosurgeon or an orthopedic surgeon doing your surgery? Was it the same surgeon doing all 3 surgeries? It's sounds to that there is nerve damage. Try getting another opinion from a different kind of surgeon? Then there are non surgical products that might help with stimulating the nerves that no long fire correctly at Hanger. Have you tried that? I have had good luck with these products. Acupuncture is also something that helps with nerve pain. Good luck. Please contact me if you need any information on Hanger. <br />
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