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Could Severe Leg Pain From Thigh To Toe Be Withdrawal Symptom Of Stopping Syndopa After Spine Surgery?

hi..my mom is 72 years of age, has been suffering from severe leg pain from thighs to toe, making her unable to walk for the past 8-10 years. she could only sleep at night taking syndopa given by a neruologist, she does not have parkinsons. 2 weeks back she underwent spine surgery, to relieve her pain as doctors said it is due to nerve compression. The doctor 2 weeks back stopped syndopa which she is taking for the past 8-10 years. After the surgery she is able to walk which she was not earlier, but at night she cries complaining of severe leg pain from thighs to toe, crying inconsolably. The Surgeon who oeperated her says it is not due to nerve compression as the surgery was a suceess. could this be withdrawal of syndopa.
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Hi,

Your mother has peripheral neuropathy responsible for the pain. Start taking Gabapentin, which comes in various brands like ZEEGAP, Lyrica for relief of the symptoms.

Syndopa is given for Parkinson's disease so I don't understand why the doctor gave her that medication, but currently she definitely needs these drugs for peripheral neuropathy. Also, some vitamin B12 supplements like Neurobion injections are advisable.

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Could Severe Leg Pain From Thigh To Toe Be Withdrawal Symptom Of Stopping Syndopa After Spine Surgery?

Hi, Your mother has peripheral neuropathy responsible for the pain. Start taking Gabapentin, which comes in various brands like ZEEGAP, Lyrica for relief of the symptoms. Syndopa is given for Parkinson s disease so I don t understand why the doctor gave her that medication, but currently she definitely needs these drugs for peripheral neuropathy. Also, some vitamin B12 supplements like Neurobion injections are advisable. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.