Back surgery and nerve damage after surgery
 

HI, my name is Kabrina and I am new to Neurotalk. I am 67 years old and have neuropathy in my hand and ulnar nerve fingers, hot stinging chronic pain. This began when I had a surgery 4 years ago. I woke up with the nerve pain. Has anyone else had this happen to them? This was my first surgery and I do not think that my limbs were treated with care. It was a 5 hour surgery. I am anxious about this happening again with the next surgery. Will have a long talk with anaesthesiologist next week.

I also have scioliosis and am scheduled for surgery on Feb. 28 at UCSF hospital. I will be fused S1 - T3, posterior position. My sciolosis has worsened with age, my lower spine's curvature is 75 degrees, has happened very quickly. Aside from the pain I experience, I am hoping I will have a better quality of life as I age. My surgeon is one of the best. I have alot of faith in him and his team. He is highly recommended. Has anyone had this surgery? My son is getting married the end of July and I need to be in great shape for that.

Hello Kabrina!
 

Welcome to NT!

I'm sorry you are battling neuropathy. It's such a frustrating condition! The comforting thing to know is that you are certainly not alone and there is alot of support and good information on this. Here's the shortcut link to get you to the Peripheral Neuropathy forum:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...aysprune=&f=20

Be sure to check out the top section of the forum. There's alot of valuable info up there.

Also, here's the Spinal forum I'm sure will benefit you:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/fo...sprune=-1&f=22

It's great that you are here!
Just holler if you have any questions or need help finding your way around.

Caring,
Rae
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