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Hello , I had a minimally invasive spinal fusion at l5-s1 due to spondylolisthesis grade 2(unstable on X-ray) and nerve compression at the same level, I had a surgery two months ago and while my mobility has become better and I don't have much back Pain , I have a sharp pain in the back of my thigh and sometimes also in the foot which makes me won

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My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any medications or way to reduce pa

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Postoperative pain is common and more so in open spine surgery , in case of persistent pain kindly ask your treating doctor for analgesics, with adequate analgesics care pt recovery will be smooth . T ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any medications please kindly advis

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Since the spinal fusion was performed only 2 days ago, significant pain around the incision can occur during the first few postoperative days and does not by itself indicate that something has gone wr ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any medications or way to reduce th

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Since she underwent surgery recently ,pain is common at surgical site. Anyhow kindly look into Pain scale(in chrome) which rates 0-10. If pain score more than 4 or more .,requires good analgesics. But ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting .Is it ok?Any homeopathic medications for fas

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Give me proper details and case file of your mother.. and need detailed case taking then we will try our best to cure your mother ...  Read More

My mother P.Nagamani has been diagnosed with L4 L5 spinal stenosis with spondylolisthesis .She tried to manage the condition through consjervative methods but failed.So on 25/08/26 she underwent spinal fusion surgery but since then there is severe pain at incision site and even while sleeping or sitting the pain is debilitating .Is it ok?Any gentle

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Kindly share the discharge summary to get more details on the case. Meanwhile she would need Cryotherapy and TENS for Pain management. ...  Read More

I had a spinal fusion about a month ago and I’m not supposed to take Advil or naproxen since they are anti flammatories and would not help my fusion which relies on that for the process. However, I just got my period and the cramps are terrible and normally I take Advil or naproxen but what should I take instead?

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U can take naproxen for 1-2 days Short term intake of naproxen will not affect your healing of fusion surgery ...  Read More

My father is suffering from extreme pain from Spinal nerve. He can't move his body properly. Can you suggest me some best Painkillers, which are highly affective and works 100%. My father want a pain free sleep that's why I asked!

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My mother,P.Nagamani underwent spinal fusion surgery for spinal stenosis (L4-L5) on 25/08/2026 ,she has been prescribed Gabapentin nerve medication, zacy mr ,pantop 40 post surgery medications but since 3 days she has been feeling loss of balance sensation on standing (unable to stand even a minute without support), posterior leg trembling from cal

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Yes, can be helped. You can consult me online. ...  Read More

My mother,P.Nagamani underwent spinal fusion surgery for spinal stenosis (L4-L5) on 25/08/2026 ,she has been prescribed Gabapentin nerve medication, zacy mr ,pantop 40 post surgery medications but since 3 days she has been feeling loss of balance sensation on standing (unable to stand even a minute without support), posterior leg trembling from cal

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Exercises can definitely help for long term but not without an initial checkup since she is on medicines already. Please book a session and consult. ...  Read More

My mother,P.Nagamani underwent spinal fusion surgery for spinal stenosis (L4-L5) on 25/08/2026 ,she has been prescribed Gabapentin nerve medication, zacy mr ,pantop 40 post surgery medications but since 3 days she has been feeling loss of balance sensation on standing (unable to stand even a minute without support), posterior leg trembling from cal

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My mother,P.Nagamani underwent spinal fusion surgery for spinal stenosis (L4-L5) on 25/08/2026 ,she has been prescribed Gabapentin nerve medication, zacy mr ,pantop 40 post surgery medications but since 3 days she has been feeling loss of balance sensation on standing (unable to stand even a minute without support), posterior leg trembling from cal

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Hi , it is difficult to interpret post-op symptoms without a complete understanding of the pre-op condition. Gabapentin is typically prescribed for relief of tingling sensation in feet in such conditi ...  Read More

Have nerve pain from neck till shoulder, also numbness and twitches in fingers. I do a desk job. Is that the reason?

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I usually get a nerve pain in my right side of head...is it due to some psychological problem or what

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Whats the cost of spinal fusion in Bengaluru and what's the success rate along with how much function can be regained. I have l4-l5 large herniation it's been 7+ years, I exercise most day inclusive of neutral spine core etc earlier pain was in legs but no more in the legs and fully functional zero medications. But this Lower back pain I get very b

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Every case is different. Cost depends on surgeon , hospital , implants ,etc . Success rate and functional outcome depends on method of surgery so operating surgeon can better guide you . ...  Read More

Sir my father was suffering from spinal cord back pain and acute nerve pain sir mri reports attached sir plz help us with some medication sir

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According to your query and sign and know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above . Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it ...  Read More

Last December I have chickengunia fever and after that I have scatic nerve pain back side of my knee and only left leg but I have no pain but if I fold my left leg leg and then straight I have soo much pain and not relief from last 4 months what should I do

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Take calcium, vitamin d supplements Take muscle relaxant and pregaba m ...  Read More

Doctor, Kindly Can You Please Suggest a Good Tablet for Nerve Damage and Severe Pain on Neck, Chest and Shoulder?? Currently I am in UAE

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Yes but need to consult first. ...  Read More

Diagnosed with spinal tb and now taking medication from last 3 weeks but the pain is increasing now but fever is not there please suggest..

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You will have to take TB medicine for 18 months for it to heal.. Pain may be present but that doesn't correlate with infection worsening in 3 weeks.. ...  Read More

Hello doctor For the last 2 weeks I have been suffering from spinal pain like my whole back is in pain I applied bam on it but it is reduced sometimes then again after waking up it hurts very badly especially my lower back and middle one and also suffering from white discharge. Please do suggest..

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Need more details and probably an x-ray. Don't ignore back pain. Most youngsters ignore it in early stages and later on face a lot of difficulties ...  Read More

Hello Doc It is normal to have spinal or back pain or sore after full body massage from urban company?

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No there is nothing like to get pain after massage, which massage have you taken ? There are different types of massages available, it depends on the massage therapist who presses the trigger points ...  Read More

Nerve swelling and the pain...nothing else...want to check up...is there will a problem for future...

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

My spinal nerve is pinched..i want to ask why i m feeling tingling sensation from my head to almost every part in body for few seconds..like after every few minutes i feel tingling sensation

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Its incomplete history i think Need to be evaluated further ...  Read More

I had spinal anesthesia two months back for a surgery. Now I have pain at injection site while bending backwards . I have stiffness at lower back too. What can I do .Will stretching excercise help ? Or I need to take MRI.

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If there is only backpain, then we can wait for mri. Start using analgesics and after pain relief start physiotherapy. If still no improvement consult me online. ...  Read More

From last 1 month there is pain in one particular point in spinal cord. I am unable to lie down because of immense pain.Kindly help

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Please consult with a General Surgeon in your area. For all we know, it might be an abscess in the region of the back. ...  Read More

Dizziness and spinal cord pain, Feels as if there is no balance in the body.Along with this there is also pain in the back and neck.

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Hello , you can contact me for instant consult on whatsapp 9971*805905 Will be happy to help you out ...  Read More

Problem for a long time, spinal cord pain and dizziness. Feels as if there is no balance in the body.Along with this, there is also pain in the spinal cord and in the back

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consult me on practo or watap90061x87408 for treatment. ...  Read More

I had my spine surgery 1 year ago. And my doctor is going to remove my hardware. So can i do all the activities like a normal human after my spinal fusion removal ??

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Hello doctor i m facing a nerve pain from almost 12 months dont know why its is not going suggest me any homeopathic medicine doctor help me👏

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Homoeopathic medicines will definitely help you in the nerve pains Need to know some more details Consult me through PRACTO Will prescribe ...  Read More

Nerve pain in upper body. Nerve pain in jaw, in head, in chest, in back, in arms, in face, etc. Neck stiffness, gas problem, belching so much, anxiety. When anxious, nerve pain worsen. Sugar normal, bp normal, thyroid normal.

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Likely neuralgia secondary to anxiety. Likely involvement of vagus nerve. ...  Read More

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