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05-16-2008, 09:44 PM
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HI ,
Iam currently one month post-op from having L5 S1 adr surgery I was wondering if anyone here can tell me if they have had similiar nerve pain, acheness, and soreness on their buttocks and back of their legs up to their bottom of their feet starting three days after surgery. It sounds that its common but how long can this last?
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l5-s1 disc herniation 3 epidurals 18 months of misery 
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06-14-2008, 11:33 AM
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Hi dsper8
If you read the thread in ADR surgical outcome forum titled: "Lumbar L-4 L-5 Prodisc-L_chasswen", it has alot of posts about how long the leg pain and such lasted for him. It was recommended to him to take B12, magnesium and Neurontin. He even talks about caffeine helping him. It is very lengthy, but may help you know what to expect. I am a cervie myself, so can be of no help in this department. I do hope it calms down for you soon.
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Jessica 39 yrs old 10/2008 C5-C6 herniation w/ cord impingement/displacement Unable to work full time. July 31, 2006 Surgery successfully completed Prodisc-C C5/C6 on in Straubing, Germany by Dr. Bertagnoli. Able to work full time since 1 month post op, but some pain remains. 10/2008 3 surgeons confirm C6/C7 needs ADR and always has. Has anyone had a second ADR surgery on an adjacent level?
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06-14-2008, 11:52 AM
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My leg pain came and went over many months; though it was not bad at all. Try to be patient, do gentle stretching, hot baths, massage...
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"Harrison" info (at) adrsupport.org Founder & Moderator of ADRSupport & APF Arthroplasty Patient Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) Reborn June 25th, 2004, L5-S1 ADR Charite in Boston Fell on my ***winter 2003, Canceled fusion April 6 2004 Cell: 617-314-5900
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06-14-2008, 02:05 PM
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Hi - where you in Fla - and who did your procedure?
I hope you are doing better! Lisa from Florida
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Aug 2007 - diagnosed with DDD at C5-6 - herniated disk with mild stenosis at right/central of cord - but pain/occasional numbness mostly on the left side - and down into the leg/foot - which has puzzled doctors - even had a lumbar puncture - but thankfully all clear! May 2008- after many months of no symptoms and issues- flare up- and new MRI shows moderate stenosis. L4-5 small annular tear with some DD Big fan of massages and acupuncture to help with muscle tightness/pain.
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06-14-2008, 09:13 PM
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Lyrica up to 400 mg per day controlled my pain in my legs and feet. A lot of nerve pain. Lyrica acts more specific rather than globally like neurontin. Hang in there. You are early, early on.
Terry Newton
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1980 ruptured L4-L5 1988 ruptured SI-L5 1990 ruptured C5-C6 1994 ruptured C6-C7 1995 Hemi-Laminectomy C5-C6, C6-C7 Mayo Clinic Bicycle Accident 2004 MRI, EMG, Facet Injections, Epidural Blocks, Lumbar Discogram. Stenum Hospital Surgery November 4, 2006 Prestige Disc C5-C6, C6-C7 Maverick Disc S1-L5, L4-L5
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