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What Causes Pain In The Hip And Legs Post Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Hi I had spinal fusion surgery 3 years ago.A YEAR AGO THE PAIN WAS THEN UNBEARABLE SO THE SCREWS WERE TAKEN OUT BUT I STILL HAVE MORE PAIN THAN BEFORE.NOW THE PAIN SPREADS THROUGH MY HIPS THIGHS AND LEGS.I RECENTLY HAD A NERVE TEST AND WAS TOLD I HAVE NERVE DAMAGE .IS THERE ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO MANAGE THE PAIN IN MOSTLY MY HIPS AND GLUT AREA/?I I HAVE NO DAY WITHOUT PAIN.
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Hello!

My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic!

I understand your concern and would recommend trying an antidepressant (amitriptyline) or an antiepilepsy drug (pregabaline, gabapentine) as a possible long term treatment for the pain.
A muscle relaxant (Flexeril) coupled with physiotherapy would also help improve your situation.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above treatment options!
Hope to have been helpful!
Best regards!
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What Causes Pain In The Hip And Legs Post Spinal Fusion Surgery?

Hello! My name is Dr. Aida and I am glad to attend you on Healthcaremagic! I understand your concern and would recommend trying an antidepressant (amitriptyline) or an antiepilepsy drug (pregabaline, gabapentine) as a possible long term treatment for the pain. A muscle relaxant (Flexeril) coupled with physiotherapy would also help improve your situation. You should discuss with your doctor on the above treatment options! Hope to have been helpful! Best regards!