I had numness in both legs I worried so I went to have a ultrasound after the first month or so I got worried they say it was the blood flow returning to my legs and because I layed around for too long after my surgery, I was worried about clots but your legs have to get the blood flow again walking was the best thing,

I had a vaginal hysterectomy about 4 weeks ago and ever since I have had sharp pain in one leg with numbness and tingling in that foot at night. I walk often each and every day and sometimes the pain hits me unexpectedly while walking and my leg feels like it wants to give way - is this normal.

Even after all these years I am still having this problem in my left leg...Possibly it will go away, but for me it paid a toll...The worse tingling is in the left upper leg as it still is pretty numb...Sometimes I wonder if it is because of the way I was grabbed when they took me off the operating table, but I don't know....Either way it is just part of life...

Good luck,
Caroline

I had a full abdominal hysterectomy 6 months ago after the surgery my upper right leg was numb the doc said it was because of the surgery and it should go away in about 6 months well it;s 6 months later my leg is still numb and now it hurts i cant cross my right leg over my left leg, now i;m on this medication that i hate i;m so tired all the time,i'm scheduled for a ct scan i'm told to see if everything is healing properly,just have to wait and see.I;m glad i;m not alone on this the only good thing about the surgery is no more periods. Best Wishes to all,Angelique

You just may have to get used to the upper right leg being numb...Mine is the upper left leg...Believe me, Angelique, you are not alone...

Good luck,
Caroline

I had my hyserectomy in December 2006. There were a number of complications, including loss of blood that required two units of blood and a cut ureter, which required a second surgery 6 days later. Immediately upon awaking from the hysterectomy, I felt a stinging pain by my left knee. Shortly thereafter, numbness, tingling and hypersensitivity set in. I had an EMG to rule out a certain type of nerve damage. I also tried Lidocaine patches and a number of medications, which did not improved the problem. Lyrica helped the sharp shooting pains, but caused severe weight gain and an overall cognitive fog. Another option I have tried is sympathetic nerve blocks. I am currently undergoing an electrotherapy and am looking at acupuncture and additional epidural injections to relieve me of my pain, which has evolved into what is called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. A neurologist might be able to help and physical therapy is highly recommended by the specialist I have seen. I hope you are able to find some relief.

I have been using the electrotherapy program daily for about 2 weeks. One woman I read about in the literature didn't see any relief until 3 weeks, so I will continue. I haven't noticed any relief yet, but I plan to continue trying for at least a month. It is an unusual sensation and somewhat soothing for the duration.

The machine is preprogrammed and is designed to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. The designers had people with sympathetic nerve pain in mind. I place electrodes on very specific locations on both legs (below the knee). I'm glad I don't have to put the electrodes on the upper portion of my leg, which would be terribly painful. The first part lasts for 40 minutes. Then I place the electrodes on my hands and arms and continue for another 20 minutes.

My physical therapist was able to get the machine on loan from a vendor of his. After two days of training, he allowed me to take it home, which is a much appreciated gesture (copays every day for a month? no thanks). The vendor is allowing him to borrow the machine. If it does work, he will have a sale.

Are you suffering from nerve damage? Anything working for you?

I had a total hysterectomy and a cystocele and pelvic reconstruction 8/21/2008. Ever since than - I have pains in my legs all the time. I never had the pains before the surgery. I went to a vascular Dr. and she sent me to a neurologist for a test I think an EMG? She said I may have some nerve damage and that the nuerologist could get to the bottom of this.I was told that the way they position you on the operating table may have something to do with it. She asked me if my legs were in stirrups (I didn't know). Someone else also told me that sometimes they pin your legs down!! Has anyone ever heard of this? My neurologist appointment is on 7/13/09. Iam 50 but feel 80 help!

I, too, had a total (laproscopic) hysterectomy with cystocele and rectocele repair. I'm 56 and it's 5 days post-op. Before surgery, I had some tingling/numbness (no pain) in my right toes but now I have it in both feet from the ankles down. About 20 months ago I had a total hip replacement without any resulting numbness/tingling except what I already had. Keep us posted with the neurologist's opinion.

Deg31 and Astog, I had a vaginal hysterectomy with cystocele and rectocele repair. It was a sucess having also spurred recovery from urge incontinence. All is well with a tighter healthier vagina and bladder control. However, the numbness in my left thigh and leg is persistant. It is not so severe as to cause falls or seriously limit activity. Motrin seems to help so there may be inflammation somewhere and swimming provides low stress exercise. Ask Dr about anti inflammatory and swimming. I was told that positioning in a long surgery often causes such symptoms. I hope you improve.

Caroline - You are so delusional. You may have pain that you are living with a surgery gone bad while dealing with it in your own small mind saying ...
..."oh well get used to it..I have"

Let me tell you thats not good enough...We want answers. We are the victims here.
These women have major physical and emotional pains. So, get a life...there are just trying to find a remedy of the incompetent surgeons out there to find out why this happens and if there are any cures!
Those surgeons ruined lives that we once enjoyed. We are trying to get our life, dignity, our family and self esteem back. So, please back off!!
And stop repeating your same old crap! Its insulting for the rest of the grown ups here.

DrM, I don't feel that my surgeon is incompetant. i was told first by afriend who was an O.R. nurse that positioning during long surgeries may have these results. When I told my doctor, she said it could be a nerve or positioning during procedure and suggested Motrin, 600mg and exercise before more extensive treatment.Though my discomfort seems minor compared to some on this post, I am not willing to just deal with it.
If you are heavy, loose weight and seek help from PT experts. Don't settle.