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Stageevie · 04-20-2005, 10:50 AM

I went in for my four week post-operative checkup (micro-discectomy/lamin). Anyway, I have a surgical wound infection. I haven't been running a fever (that I know of) and have only had some slight discharge from the surgical site.

The neurosurgeon painted on betadine solution, and then put on a dressing with the instructions to leave it on until Friday. He is hoping that will clear it up, but I am to see him in a week, or call if it gets worse.

Have any of you experienced this? What was your outcome? I thought I was doing well besides a little numbness and tingling in part of my right foot and horrible tailbone pain when I sit for more than 20 minutes. Now I am so discouraged.

Evie

whackedback · 04-20-2005, 11:26 AM

Evie -

After surgery, you will most likely have funny sensations due to your nerves having been 'disturbed,' for lack of a better word. They've been jostled, and only now have been freed from any compression, so your nerves are sending some crazy signals out.

I had a laminectomy Dec. 05 and had a burning spot on my thigh for at least 3 months after surgery. It finally settled down, so you should hope for the best.

Also, your surgeon/doctor can prescribe you something like Topomax (don't accept Neurontin as a substitute) that will help the nerves out a bit.

whackedback

mkf · 04-20-2005, 11:36 AM

whackedback - why do you say " don't accept neurontin "? Just curious.

carol632 · 04-20-2005, 11:50 AM

Evie, don't be discouraged. What is going on isn't unusual. Hopefully, when you see the dr. next time, all signs of infection will be gone. If not, ask to be put on a course of antibiotics.

As for the tingling, that's not unusual. The nerves are just signaling their displeasure at being moved and it should settle down a little at a time.

The pain in your tailbone is something you need to address with your doctor. I don't know why you would have it now if you didn't have it prior to your surgery.

Good luck and I h ope you feel better soon.

Carol

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