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Postoperative Bilateral Lumbar Rfa
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Postoperative rfa two weeks. I'm struggling with a burning, tingling, stabbing, and numbness type pain on the sides of both hips and my lower back under the injection sites. Is this normal
I can't sleep with this--taking Ibuprofen, using ice, heat, tried sports cream and penetrex cream. Even tried taking hydrocodone and that doesn't help either. Nothing really helps with this odd sensation. The skin is sensitive to the touch and can't even tolerate clothing rubbing. Also having back spasms… read more

posted March 28, 2023
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A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Thank you @A MySpondylitisTeam Member

posted April 10, 2023 (edited)
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

My husband and I hoped this was the answer to my chronic pain and suffering. Sometimes I think he takes it harder than I do. Everyday he asks how I'm feeling when I wake up and I feel bad telling him I still have pain. Was hoping to reduce or eliminate having to take pain medications multiple times a day. 🤷‍♀️

posted April 10, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

I had to wear soft camis for 2 years after a double lumbar fusion because my skin was so sensitive to the touch. The camis covered the possibility of a tag or other material touching my skin. I experienced all the new pain you’ve described from the surgery and the old pain. I’m sorry you’re going through this 😔

posted April 9, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Thanks. It seems like this procedure creates more pain. It's a new pain on top of the old pain.

posted April 3, 2023
A MySpondylitisTeam Member

Yep. Normal for us. Sometimes I hate to wear clothes or get under my covers because they hurt me.

posted April 3, 2023

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