Hi Upjo,

I have similar, undiagnosed pain in my abdomen, but I had a L5-S1 fusion last Sept. This weird pain spans my whole abdomen and feels like I've done 100 sit-ups (I haven't!) I first noticed it 4-5 months post surgery. It comes and goes, and sometimes my abdominal area is sensitive to touch. Makes me think nerve pain. My neurologist said that cutting through muscle and small nerves in the back could cause nerve pain elsewhere. That's essentially what CRPS is, but I'm not going down that road yet.

I've done upper and lower GI studies to make sure everything internally is OK. I've also picked up constipation as a new symptom--not present before surgery. That's a whole different thread, though!

I also know that my core muscles are very weak. I'm thinking I need to restart PT and this time be better about doing it every day. Probably for the rest of my life!

Nerve healing can continue after 3-4 months. I've been told that I may see changes in my nerve damage to my foot 18 months-2 years out. There are supplements to help support nerve growth and healing--do a search and look for MrsD.

So, no answers for you really, but know you aren't alone. Good advice about trying the injections to see if it's abdominal wall pain. I may try that as well.