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Numbness In Abdomen, Lower Back Pain Radiating To Thigh, Prescribed Lycra. Surgery For Stenosis, Radiculopathy Done. Any Ideas?
Hi, I am a 57 year old female in Sept I had surgery done T12-L4 stenosis and radiculopathy for left side know after wards I am having numbness on right abdomen and numbness and pain right lower back going down to back thigh doctor just put me on Lyrica 75mg once a day. Do you have any idea what could be wrong and do you think another surgery might have to be done
Tue, 10 Dec 2013
well surgery wil provide some relief but no surgeon can give a 100% gaurantee
looks like you still have some nerve compression
start on methycobal once daily
meanwhile get an ncv of the affected limb
let me know the report for further advice
best of luck
dr.saumyamittal@gmail.com
looks like you still have some nerve compression
start on methycobal once daily
meanwhile get an ncv of the affected limb
let me know the report for further advice
best of luck
dr.saumyamittal@gmail.com
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