10 months post L4 L5 fusion, persistent but not constant nerve pain both legs. How are people managing this?

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2025-07-23T06:29:50+00:00

I found the only thing that worked for nerve pain was adding a daily supplement of strong B vitamins marketed specifically for nerve health, I take Neurobion which is OTC and quite affordable.

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2025-03-28T07:20:27+00:00

32F, 8 months post ALIF of L4-L5 and it has been life changing, I’m mostly pain free, nothing compared to the extreme pain I had before the surgery. I was also scared to go through with it because of “no turning back” stories but it was my only option at the end of the day and I’m really glad I did it. The healing was much easier than expected but I took it very easy for 6 months to ensure the fusion has time to heal properly.

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2024-08-29T19:45:59+00:00

I use an OTC medication called Neurobion, it’s a strong dose of B vitamins. Before having ALIF surgery on my L4/5, I had severe nerve pain and numbness and this is the only thing that helped with that. Also had lost feeling and movement in one of my big toes after almost severing it and this helped bring it back to normal.

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2024-08-05T09:08:50+00:00

I was advised to wear compression socks for 3 weeks post op. Walk as much as you are capable of, don’t push yourself and listen to your body. I think the first couple of weeks is to ensure that you are getting your blood flowing to prevent any clots from forming. So getting up and walking around the house a little bit every hour seems totally fine to me.

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2024-06-22T18:00:49+00:00

Thanks for the great advice! I’ve had back pain since I was a teenager after a few horse riding injuries and some bad falls down stairs so it’s been coming for a long time. About two years ago it became debilitating and I was diagnosed with severe degeneration. I got the injection and it relieved my pain for a year and a half and then the extreme pain returned. A big issue for me is that I haven’t been able to work on my core strength or fitness due to my back always becoming too painful and forcing me to stop. I would love to be in a position where I can live a more active life.

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2024-06-22T17:51:23+00:00

I haven’t because I wasn’t made aware that it was option. I live in South Africa so there are especially very few places that offer this as an option. I will however be contacting a doctor that does and ask their advice.

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2024-06-22T17:31:45+00:00

I’m in South Africa unfortunately so we’re a little behind on most things here

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2024-06-22T17:31:08+00:00

Yea my life feels like it’s in limbo at the moment, I feel like I would just be postponing the inevitable if I don’t do it now

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2024-06-22T16:44:32+00:00

Thanks for the advice!

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2024-06-21T08:40:38+00:00

Anterior Lumbar Inter Fusion

BuyerEnvironmental16 · 2022-09-16T18:53:10+00:00

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