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March 22nd, 2006
I've had a back surgery last year due to complete leg numbness(r), chronic back pain, tingling and pins and needles feeling, and shooting pains whenever I sit. The doctor found that my disks were pinching my nerves and he relieved the pressure. However, the above ailments have not let up and seem to be getting worse. What will happen to my (r)leg if this isn't fixed soon?
Thank You for your time.


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replied May 23rd, 2006
Back Pain Answer A918
When degenerated intervertebral discs pinch the roots of a spinal nerve over time, nerve damage can become irreversible. In the case of nerve damage, surgery can’t relieve symptoms but could prevent the condition from worsening. If symptoms become worse, they could be the result of developing postoperative scar tissue OR the degenerative process of another inter-vertebral disc(s). It’s very difficult to predict what will happen with sensations in your leg; anything is possible.
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