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My back and leg pain worsened after back surgery. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I had back surgery for foraminotomy, hemi-laminotomy, and partial facetectomy for my right side (L4 to L5, which may be called L5 to S1 as I have a transitional vertebra). After which, my symptoms of back pain and leg pain worsened. My surgeon said this was because of nerve inflammation. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry to hear about your ordeal, particularly when problems worsened following surgery. From the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) images (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) stenosis can be seen. Nerve inflammation wi... Read Full »
How long will the pain last after surgery in the back despite taking medications?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 39-year-old, 5 feet 6 inches, 137 pounds, with high blood pressure. I had back surgery and was given three tablets of 30 mg Tylenol for pain. But still, they did not help resolve the pain, so I went to the emergency room, and they gave me Percocet 10 mg, but I had already taken th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. You can take Percocet (Acetaminophen and Oxycodone) 10 mg now, but if possible, please have it after a meal. If the pain does not reduce, you can take a tablet of Diclofenac (analgesic, NSAID - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug and antip... Read Full »