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Life after Laminectomy and Discectomy
by vjassal, Mar 31, 2008 07:34AM
My wife (33 years) was diagnosed with a herniated disk as well as root nerve compression on L5-S1. We tried conventional therapy (NSAIDs as well as steroids- Medrol) but there was no improvement. At last open laminectomy was performed in Jan2008. Immediately after surgery the pain in the legs was gone and she felt a lot relieved. Her left leg (the one which was effected due to Sciatica) was numb but as per the doctor this was something expected. It is now almost 3 months - but the numbness continues. There is no pain at the back but the numbness is not improving. She has been on a medicine (a combination of Gabapentin&Methylcobalmin) since her surgery in Jan. As per the doctor this is a nerve tonic and would help regenerate her nerves.
Is there anyone else who has been through a similar surgery? If yes - what was the maintenance drug prescribed and for how long? How long would it take for my wife to get back to normal?
Please help !!
Is there anyone else who has been through a similar surgery? If yes - what was the maintenance drug prescribed and for how long? How long would it take for my wife to get back to normal?
Please help !!
Member Comments (1)
by mouse24, Aug 26, 2008 05:19AM
To: vjassal
I h ave recently undergone the same surgical proceedure as you wife and I am experiencing exactly the same leg numbness and buttock pain still, which inables me to sleep at night. The only thing that I was subscribed were anti inflammatury drugs and pain killers!! I live in hope that this wont last long but who knows. Once you have had your op no-one seems to care about you!! Good luck to your wife. If you find a miracle cure mail me plez.
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