Q: post lumbar decompression L-3,4,5
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schoc
on December 31st, 2008
New User
I am still having numbness and coldness in my soles (sharp shooting pain in the ankles), back of thighs especially, leg spasms (bilateral), some weakness under knees, right hip soreness, and constant lower back pain. Had surgery Nov 07 and have had these symptoms since about 1 month after surgery. I have had 1 ESI to the L-2 area and been on lyrica and ibuprophen and plenty of therapy. I am scheduled for 2 in the L-4/5 area within the next 2 weeks. These seem to be the same symptoms as pre-surgery. I had a disk herniation which is what caused the surgery in the first place. I have had X-rays conducted which showed nothing but a curved spine to the left and and an MRI which does reflect mild herniation. Is this something that would lead to a 2nd surgery?
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