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Please help me find out why my left foot feels frozen,, especially the

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 22, 2023 | Replies (55)
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@vivianne777

I have had a lumbar m r I, Which detected the substitute fracture in the sacrum. ( The x ray did not)
I have previously seen a surgeon in Wichita, Kansas for the. problem detected via MRI with the vertebrae impinging upon the spinal cord. That was in july of this year. He stated that as long as I could manage pain in the neck and right ear with steroid injections, That I could avoid surgery.
However, This problem is in neither of those areas.
So I would ask you or anyone who would care to resbond if if the feet can also be affected by the the surgical problem mentioned above or if it is more likely due to a lumbar issue. I do not know, but it is troubling to say the least. Any assistance would be appreciated. I do have Cds of the Cervical area as well as the lumbar area. The surgeon mentioned has only seen the first c d. And his nurses have told me. I need another referral to him to address this new problem.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 22, 2023

I think it depends on where in the spine the nerve is being pinched or compressed. Here's some information on the topic and hopefully others that have experience can share with you.
--- What Does Spinal Cord Compression Feel Like?: https://www.verywellhealth.com/spinal-cord-compression-4706467

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bjk3 | @bjk3 | Oct 23, 2023

Hello, Vivianne777,
I can certainly identify with you and the foot issues you describe. My experience has some similarities.
The pain and feeling of frozenness in my feet at night - not in the daytime - kept me from sleeping well for about 15 years before I had lumbar surgery in 2021, decompressing and fusing L2 to the sacrum. I had had some trouble with balance, but only occasionally. But every night around 10:00 extreme pain showed up in my feet. I had no clue what was going on and neuropathy was not tested for nor diagnosed. I thought it was due to stress, as my husband was having serious health problems during that time. Then about 5 months after surgery the pain, imbalance, and gait issues accelerated rapidly, along with pain, tingling, and numbness in my hands (which I hadn't had before spinal surgery) leading to diagnosis and treatments for P.N. I guess what I am saying is that for me, the P.N. in my feet had presented years before spinal surgery but post surgery it seems to have accelerated with increased pain, imbalance, and gait problems.
My doctors have told me there is nothing that cures neuropathy but physical therapy helps, including "class 4" laser therapy and Bemer treatments, plus Pregabalin and Tramadol. I'm 76, drive, and maintain my own home with the exception of the outdoor chores/pursuits.
I pray you will be guided to navigate your situation and your health/physical concerns! 💝
~ Barb

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