Pain lessened post operation, left with neuropathic pain constant below left knee with some weakness and sensory changes (all of which were there before operation). My lower back aches continuously. Also have pain/sensory changes from left buttock too toes when I have stressed my back too much.

Since operation I'm able to stand straight again and pain is not severe in my back just continuously aches.

Feel the constant burn feeling has lessened since starting the Methyl B12. Have also cut Dosulepin to 25mg as was sedated (See GP again this week).

Not asked for follow up MRI as I'm in a lot better place than I was before the operation. However, do you think it's worth asking? Don't know if I would want a further operation, with symptoms I have now, don't want to risk further damage weakness to spine/spinal cord.

Hey Scott, I had an open laminectomy/discetomy L5-S1 about 3 years ago. Looks like we are in the same boat. I saw a spine specialist and he said that I should get an MRI every 6 months since my surgery. Of course, I am not going to do that but I think you better get one done because post operative changes do occur. I think it is definitely worth asking. Hope you get to feeling better.