I had back surgery last December 18, 2012 and was diagnosed with a enlarged S1 root nerve the surgeon went in to remove what appeared on a Mylogram and MRI a cyst but found out when he got in there that it was an enlarged root nerve he did not remove it because of the fear of leaving me with no feeling in certain parts of my legs and feet. He said he just made space for the root nerve in hope that it was just inflamed and would help if not my next option would be Mayo Clinic... well here it is May and all my pain has returned, just looking for some additional options. Thank You.
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Since six months have passed since the surgery, it would be preferable to repeat an MRI scan of the spine with contrast to evaluate the enlarged nerve root at this point of time. The treatment options would depend on the MRI findings. As of now, you could take pregabalin or gabapentin capsules for pain relief. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes, Chat Doctor. Ly/