Raynaud's phenomenon

Posted By Barbara Shelton on June 04, 1997 at 00:06:15:









I had back surgery approximately one year ago.  Since this proceedure was done-fusion at L4-L5 and S1-my right foot has been cold incomparison to the other foot.  The surgery required a vascular surgeon.  The proceedure was done both through the front and the back.  My doctor thinks that a nerve was damaged during the surgery and that since the condition has not improved in the year's time it most likely will never.  My question, is this Raynaud's phenomenon or is this nerve damage and should I be concerned with the difference in temperature.  During the winter months the discomfort is great.  My right foot tends to "freeze" when we go to the mountains.  I am concerned and would like to know if there is any testing to be done to make sure that all is a ok and there is no danger to my toes or foot.