i had a compressions fracture at the L4 following a fall on black ice on a January 5, 2014. I had 4 spinal fusion surgeries and it has left my legs numb and severe pain in my does. My doctor told me that it Meyer go away but a while. It has not been over 3 1/2 years and I still have it. What could one do.
Sorry to hear of your problem, and I have the same. Had spinal fusion T2-T7 in March 2015 and still have pins and needles and numbness mainly in my feet.
I was told the same thing by doctors, that it may go away but in my case at least I doubt it.
I had six months of chemo as well and periferal neuropothy is one of the side effects of that.
I find the only relief for me is a hot footbath using Epsom Salts, and if I wear thick socks it helps as well.
Mine are usually worse at night when I am sitting and especially when I lay on the bed to sleep at night. As soon as I stand up it goes away.
The footbath is best for me just before I go to bed, but sometimes I have another a bit earlier as well, at dinner time.
I doubt if there is any drug or medicine for numbness, if there is I wish someone would tell me about it.
Good luck.
Go to a really excellent neurosurgeon. Bring all your imaging, post-operative reports, etc. I would suggest finding a TEACHING-hospital affiliated with a major university somewhere near you. These are usually staffed and led by some of the top people in their field. You need a real expert to look at you.