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Spinal fusion issues
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 calf to feet and loss of sensation on big toes and tingling in feet .Any exercises or medications to help her in this condition? Please kindly help.
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The new loss of balance, inability to stand, trembling and reduced sensation/tingling in the feet 3 days after spinal fusion are not symptoms to manage with exercises at home. Although medications such as gabapentin can affect balance, new neurological symptoms after surgery need prompt assessment.
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Please contact the operating surgeon/neurosurgeon urgently today; if symptoms are worsening or she cannot stand/walk safely, seek emergency evaluation. Do not start exercises or change medications without medical clearance.
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Once her surgeon clears her, physiotherapy will be an important part of recovery. A supervised program can help with safe walking, balance training, lower-limb strength, mobility and gradual return to daily activities. Treatment should be progressed according to her neurological status and surgical precautions rather than starting exercises independently.
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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.
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Dr. Shefali Gandotra (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Jammu
It’s too early to discuss about the balance.issues. For more details, please contact online.
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Dr. Sanya Gupta (PT)
Physiotherapist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
Physical evaluation is required before prescribing any exercise protocol . Please consult
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