Intense nerve response after surgery
Three weeks ago I had a 5mm neuroma surgically removed between my third and fourth toes. I know some tingling near the incision area is to be expected, but beginning one week post op, I began having a severe nerve response. My entire foot feels like it’s asleep — not fully numb, but painful tingling, and with some electric shock feelings.
My surgeon said he hasn’t seen such an active nerve response in the entire foot before. He increased my gabapentin dose and submitted an urgent referral to a pain management doctor, who I’m still waiting to see.
Has anyone else dealt with this? The surgeon said the procedure was straightforward. I’ve been diligent about post operative care, elevation and rest. I’m getting concerned with how long this is lingering.