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Limb Lengthening Surgery => Limb Lengthening Discussions => Topic started by: oldiebuttbaddie on February 19, 2023, 06:13:06 AM

Title: How do you know if nerve pain is permanent
Post by: oldiebuttbaddie on February 19, 2023, 06:13:06 AM
When I got my first x-ray, my left leg was 6mm more than my right leg, and 8 mm more than the suggested rate of 1 mm/day.  Some of this was due to accidental clicks, but not sure that accounts for the full 8 mm.  Anyway, I have considerable nerve pain in my left leg (none on my right).  I have since reduced the number of clicks, and while the nerve pain is easing up a little, it is still there and very painful.  I can deal with the temporary pain but want to make sure that this will go away after I stop lengthening and preferably, after a few more days of reduced clicks.  But mainly, I want to know that this won't be permanent. 
Title: Re: How do you know if nerve pain is permanent
Post by: Unknown on February 19, 2023, 06:48:49 AM
Only time will tell. Or u can ask ur doc. Its possible that it will stay but most of it will probably be gone gradually.
Title: Re: How do you know if nerve pain is permanent
Post by: lessthanavg8300 on February 19, 2023, 04:59:08 PM
Where is the pain?  Sciatic nerve like on the outer thigh?

I would say you want to keep track of nerve pain but numbness is probably more concerning because that means you're literally severing it.  Talk to your doctor tho.
Title: Re: How do you know if nerve pain is permanent
Post by: RealLostSoul on February 20, 2023, 05:37:37 PM
If it never goes away you know it’s permanent  8)

If you click slower and slower it will heal up.