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What Do You Suggest For Buttock Pain After L4fusion?

Hello, I have severe buttock pain in the right middle... when I stand for a while.. brings tears, everytime I step my right foot down ..pain Stooping over to pick something up flares it up ... live with a pain of three all the time but goes up to a ten thru out the day. have had L4 fusion over a year ago and am now doing the diagnostic injections from pain mgt doctor. in the sacariliac jt and the trochanter?? and then last Monday just a numbing injection in the facet .. no help.. seems to be getting worse as time goes on.. any ideas? I am a 66 year old female.
Mon, 17 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
After L4 fusion L5S1 disc prolapse is common and because of compression of S1 nerve you can have pain in buttocks. If you want confirmation i would likeyou to suggest MRI of Back. Till that time i would suggest you to take pregabalin and methyl cobalamine after consultation with your family doctor.
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What Do You Suggest For Buttock Pain After L4fusion?

After L4 fusion L5S1 disc prolapse is common and because of compression of S1 nerve you can have pain in buttocks. If you want confirmation i would likeyou to suggest MRI of Back. Till that time i would suggest you to take pregabalin and methyl cobalamine after consultation with your family doctor.