Hello world! Nerve Issues

Posted on May 14th, 2008 by jeffery

As you can see I am new to this and this is my second post.  I have a question for everyone.  Prior to my surgery, the anethiesiologist recommended a nerve block of my sciatic nerve by my upper thigh.  He assured me that it was safe and would make sure I would be pain free in those initial days.  However during the process the instrument that is supposed to tell the doc when to stop prior to hitting the nerve failed and he injured my nerve. Now I have no feeling on the bottom of my foot.  Has anyone else expirenced anything like this? 

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  • cbusjackets | May 15th, 2008 | 2:26 pm

    jeffery,

    I had my ATR on May 3rd. I am an anesthesiologist and had my surgery on the fifth with a popliteal nerve block( which blocks the branches of the sciatic nerve). Mine lasted about 15 hours. Sometimes instead of coming close to the nerve, the nerve is actually touched. This can happen if a patient moves or if the nerve stimulator wasn’t functioning properly. The sensation loss you have in your come back. The hard part is telling you when. I tell patients that it can be anywhere from six weeks to six months, but it almost always comes back. Hope this helps.

  • Denny | May 14th, 2008 | 6:54 pm

    I went back to work one week after surgery. I’m a fifth grade teacher. I was exhausted. It’s my understanding that the more you can get around– the better it may be for recovery. Just don’t bend that toe upward sharply! I have a walking boot now– in week 6. Most times I remain upbeat– somtimes I get depressed. No more basketball for me!!

  • craig | May 14th, 2008 | 5:34 pm

    Hi Jeffrey,

    Sorry to have to welcome you to the club.

    I certainly had quite a bit of on and off numbness for the first week or so after surgery. I found that elevation helped, and attributed the numbness to nerves being under pressure caused by swelling in my foot when it wasn’t elevated.

    One thing you’ll hear over and over on this site is that you are the most important person when it comes to making sure you are being properly cared for. If you have any questions or concerns, voice them to your doctor. If your doctor doesn’t give you a satisfactory answer, don’t be afraid to get a second opinion.

    And of course, submit questions and feedback on your experience as we all are going through many of the same things.

    Craig

  • brendan | May 14th, 2008 | 4:44 pm

    Jeffery - welcome to the world of ATR…sorry to hear about your injury..how did it happen? You can read my blog http://achillesblog.com/brendan/ and many others to start to get lots of info. On the work question, it seems that some folks went back a few days after surgery…and others were out longer. It really depends on your activity level at work and how your foot feels. Since I was just splinted after surgery for 10 days (no cast), and new to crutches….I was a little concerned about falling. I have a desk job, and was able to take a full week off, and then I took the 2nd week post op and worked from home where I could still lay in bed with my laptop and elevate my leg. I had quite a bit of throbbing for the first 3 weeks whenever my foot was not elevated. Hope that helps..I don’t think there is a “right” or “wrong”…you’ve got to do what feels “right” to you!

  • jeffery | May 14th, 2008 | 4:37 pm

    I am new to blogging and this blog. I am 6 days post surgery and have gotten very little guidance from my surgeon on activity level etc. I have been back to work on crutches since day 5 post surgery and have been fairly active on my crutches. Is this wrong?

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