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Old 11-05-2006, 11:26 PM
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Question muscle vs nerve

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Originally Posted by carolynms View Post
I am 2 months post-op from a laminectomy, discectomy, and fusion L5 S1. I am basically doing really good, except I have been getting these awful shooting pains in the thigh I had the worse sciatica. I still have some of the sciatic thigh pain when I sit too long, but doesn't it take the nerves a while to realize they are not pinched anymore? Also, can these shooting pains be muscle cramps? They are quick, don't last, and very intense.
I know there are so many of you that have been through this, so any stories would be really appreciated!

Carolyn
I too have had a fusion and am 4 months out. I have pain in my butt and hip area and can't tell if it is muscle spasms or nerve pain. I was told though that nerves can take quite a while to heal.. I am trying to wait patiently and see what happens..
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