Almost 6wks post op L4-S1 fusion w/hardware now having burning in leg and foot

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Anyway, has anyone experienced foot and leg burning to a point where it is way too painful to even sleep? I use lots of ice but did not expect this. What is crazier is that I never had an issue with my left leg and now that is where all my problems are. This is my 3rd back surgery at the ripe age of 39, this one was more permanent then the others. Just wandering how long this is going to last, the only way I sleep is with arabien. Just started PT and I am sore but still burning. Going on a cruise in 29 days and advice to help out my situation would be great. Oh booked the cruise before I had a problem with back and did not buy the insurance.:(
 
JonesyNJ, Sorry to hear about you pain. SounRAB like we have similiar circumstances. I had an L5-S1 fusion 7 weeks ago and have the burning down my RIGHT leg and foot. Neurosurgeon is pretty worthless on assisting with the pain. They keep sending me to pain management who are suppose to give a spinal nerve block(needle of cortisone in the spine by the effected nerve).I had them do the procedure last week and nothing happend. I am suppose to get another next week. I had to go on Lunesta after surgery just to sleep due to the pain. Have to have the effected foot supported by pillows just to alleviate the pain and he says that I should try to keep walking. Lots of pain while walking and heat or cold treatments don't seem to help. Neurosurgeon says it is still early in the process and this could go on for some time. Not what we want to hear. Sorry to hearl about your cruise, I cancelled a family vacation due to the pain. I hope your's gets better, but ask about the nerve block. Because you and I have the same problem - just different legs. Let me know how you do and I will be praying for you. PS 46 year old male who would have not done the surgery had I known it was going to turn out with such a higher level of pain. Also they gave my Percocet for pain for the last 6 weeks and it did nothing to alleviate - now they tell me that Percocet does nothing for nerve pain so I have to unhook myself from the Percocet.
 
I have the nerve pain as well and from what I can tell it is a pretty common occurrence. I am 20 weeks post op L3-S-1 fusion. I have found that if I ice my back several times a day for 20 minutes I can get it to stop burning. I also try to get in the pool and just stand in the water so that it is above where the incision site is. I have gotten to know the lifeguarRAB pretty well and I have them lower me in and out on the electric chair or to put in the walk-in steps. I am also working with the physical therapist to show me a position I can lay down with ice on my back that doesn't aggravate the nerve pain. My surgeon and PT say that it will eventually go away. Walking has also helped it and I ice my back as soon as I finish. Lastly, I just bought one of the NASA foam mattress - an off brand and it has also really helped. Good luck, I hope these suggestions help you. :angel:
 
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