Nerve Damage - Over 2 years and Getting Worse

[Kristy__0__0]

Posted by Kristy on July 07, 1999 at 09:19:08
I had a C-Section over 2 years ago where I was administered a spinal
(not an epidural).  This was the nurses first time doing a spinal and
long story short - over 8 tries later, it finally took.  I noticed
that when the spinal was wearing off, my leg and toes were still numb
as if the numbing medicine was still in me.  I have had 3 MRIs which
have come up fine and only 1 out of 3 EMGs came up positive.  
I do not feel anything on the bottom of my foot or my first 3 toes.
My knee down and knee up is numb with hot/cold, tingeling sensations.
Up until a year ago, I had no pain, but I now have debilitating achy
pain.  It starts as a lightening strike pain and ends with what I call
a thunder storm - where the pain hits certain unknown points in my
leg and foot.  I was recently referred to a physical therpaist again
who told me that it felt as if my muscles and tendons in my back
were swelled.  They put me in traction and didPosted by Diane E on July 18, 1999 at 01:34:20
Dear CCF Neuro MD....thank you for the answers and most of all, the compassion..I really appreciate both. ;-)
Posted by CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS on July 20, 1999 at 08:27:55
Dear Kristy:
You are welcome.  Hang in there.  Having a young son myself and trying to be a family for him I know how difficult it can be trying to raise young ones.  We are in your corner and hopefully things will be bearable and you will do a fine job raising your child and living a life well lived.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD