Can discectomy and laminectomy result in increased back ache?
Patient: i had a distectomy and laminectomy 2 years ago discs L 1and 2 , it has now got so bad that i cant walk, the last few day i have had really bad pain in my lower back, i cant walk now and pins and needles in both legs front and back, im in cosntant pain even though i have taken my oxycontin and gabapentin and diclofenic, i also have really bad wind and tummy pains like a dull ache, im really concerned, what do you think this could be? Doctor: Hello, I hope that i can better help you understand your situation. From your symptoms it may be that you may have another disc herniation. While discectomy/laminectomy can help with radicular pain, you are more likely to re-herniate because the disc is disrupted at this level.If rest, anti-inflammatory meds, and pain medication are not working, you need to be evaluated by your physician and possibly be treated with steroids and get some current imaging of your spine.I hope this helps.