TLIF surgery has left me with pain and tingling in my foot.

Posted by primmrose @primmrose, Jan 7 1:48pm

I had TLIF surgery in March 2024, I am left with pain in the arch and top of my foot above the arch, big toe is always tingling and painful. I can't walk on pavement or cement which causes me to have to use a handicap cart at the store. I feel really bad using one but the pain from those floors is really, really bad. Has anyone else experienced such after having Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion?

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smn1 | @smn1 | Jan 20 9:21pm

In reply to @smn1 "Can I ask what the cause or reason for the L4-L5 Fusion was? And what the..." + (show)

Also this just popped into my head. How long after your surgery did this feeling in Ur feet begin. And what does Ur surgeon state is the cause of it... Thanks

primmrose | @primmrose | Jan 21 8:38am

In reply to @smn1 "Can I ask what the cause or reason for the L4-L5 Fusion was? And what the..." + (show)

Years ago I fell at work...long story there and I guess it just caught up with me.

primmrose | @primmrose | Jan 21 8:41am

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It was just a day or two, I never thought it was from my back, that's why I went to the foot doctor. He ordered a nerve scan and found it was coming from the back where the surgery was done.
The surgeon said it is just the nerve that had been compressed so long that it will take about a year to heal and come back to normal, then the pain and numbness will stop. I'm really starting to wonder as I am not getting any better.

dwill2152 | @dwill2152 | Jan 21 10:17am

Since my spinal fusion L4 to sacrum, I feel like I have a clump of sand under my toes, on left foot. Also I have neuropathy in my upper left leg. This area was numb for a week or two after surgery.

dwill2152 | @dwill2152 | Jan 21 10:18am

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Neuropathy in right leg

primmrose | @primmrose | Jan 21 2:26pm

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My leg was numb for several month then began to itch for three months before surgery. I couldn't get the surgery because I had a knee replacement and had to wait 3 months before insurance would pay for the surgery. It started to itch every time I stood up or laid down. I sleep in my recliner for two months waiting for surgery. Couldn't even go to the store or do house chores.