Nerve Heat

[Kathy]

Originally Posted by dshobbies

Most of my pre-op pain was in my back. During my 3 level ADR surgery with Dr. Bertagnoli (B), who has the most multi-level experience, the 'nerve root to my left leg was irritated'. Long story short, I now have and will always have residual problems with my leg which includes a burning foot and ankle, 24/7, usually worse at night or with shoes. N/L drugs were 100% helpful but it will have to get much worse before I take them again. Side effects of brain fog and blurry eyesight to high a price to pay.

BTW, it's payback time for all you northerners and east coasters. It was
100* (or close) for the last 3 days and will go down to the high 60's by this weekend. The heat is unbearable and the varied temps cause everyone to get sick. As much as I love LAs weather in the winter, I hate it in the summer. Thank-you 100 times and more to whoever invented air conditioning and damn the electric companies for charging to use it

My best to all, Dale

Dale, Is this a common thing that can happen during ADR surgery? Or is it just a 'freak accident'? I know the 'consent' form that I signed prior to surgery listed everything under the sun as something that could happen, from small stuff to death. I really didn't read it, as I figured I did my research and if I read it and think about it, I would have chickened out. One of those things, just make the plunge and don't think about it!

[dshobbies]

Kathy,

I only know of one other person who had the same severe damage I experienced. I'm sure others suffer some nerve damage or distraction that may or may not be temporary but even in my case, it's better than it was. I have a life.

I should also say that I found accupuncture to be quite beneficial. Didn't believe in it, almost didn't go for it when my pm suggested it, but 3 months later, it made a huge difference.

Dale

[Rosy]

Thank you for all your answers on that. From lyrica I had switched to Cymbalta 5 weeks, in the hope to loose weight (28 lbs). 1st discovery, my shoulders pain was GONE!!!
Then slowly started sinking into pain (back/abdomen/legs) again until yesterday started taking lyrica along with cymbalta, pain has been reduced and the heat from the nerve is gone within 2 hrs of taking lyrica!!!!!
BUT shoulders pain came back....

[Rosy]

Anyone out there had complaints about their shoulders while taking Lyrica???

[dshobbies]

Rosy,

No shoulder pain from Lyrica.

Dale

[Katie]

Hi Rosy,

I thought I had read somewhere here about someone else having problems. Hopefully they will read this and chime in.