6 weeks after laminectomy at L-5 Ive had increasing pain, numbness & muscle spasms. After severe muscle spasm and pain last night I am having trouble bearing weight and walking. There seems to be more aching in the groin area in the muscles on the inside of the leg - all the way to the foot.
Hello! Welcome on Chat Doctor ! Your symptoms could be related to a medullary spine compression or to an infection. For this reason, I recommend performing a lumbar spine MRI study coupled with some blood lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate). You should discuss with your neurologist on these issues. A neurological exam is necessary before performing these tests. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing all the best,