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I'd like to invite @rennie, @ruthannejoan and @trishh who have all also discussed peroneal nerve issues after a joint replacement. It is my understanding that nerves take much longer to heal than muscle and other tissues. Was any advice given on how to handle the pain and rehab in the short-term while you wait for the nerve to heal?
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I saw my surgeon today and he doesn't know what's going on. Lol. His thoughts were: preexisting condition, IT band that can be released by surgery, scar tissue snagging on fibia that can be removed surgically, peronial nerve pain due to inflammation that will heal in time. He offered a steroid shot that could potentially cause an infection or medication. I opted for the medication and time. He also suggested concentrating on stretching exercises and not strengthening exercises.
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Hi @JustinMclanahan,
I am sorry you have nerve pain after surgery. My problem with
personal nerve pain began in late 1990s and was misdiagnosed we think. As I
was tested for Lyme disease and co-infections in 1999. I was positive for
all. EMG and NCTs have shown the peroneal nerve damage.
Regarding my surgery, I have numbness around the hip incision.
But my problems seem to have progressed in feet to both knees now from
Bartonella a Lyme disease co-infection.
I hope your nerves grow back. Mine are dying due to the infection or the
treatments?
Good luck,