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Im in a bit of a state

I had 2 spinal surgeries 11/12 years ago due to a prolapsed disc L4/5 they tried to stabilise the disc and then had the disc removed asI had increased pain not only in my back but down the back of my leg right up to the big toe also. Now for a couple of months my side flank has been hurting under where my surgery site was and the outside of my leg all the way down to my foot so the underside and right-side of my leg is so painful.

I’ve heard that sometimes the discs either side of a spinal surgery can cause issues I’m hoping it’ll pass but it’s not done so yet.

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Helo. Sorry about your recent problem. I guess the 2nd surgery you had was spinal fusion with screws and rods. If so, I suggest you do CT scan or MRI to check the hardwares to see if they are still intact

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Yes exactly I’m no better. Thank you for the advice.

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