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I need suggested treatment for Severe Pain following Giant EpiSacral Lipomata Removal?

Hummingbird16Nov 5, 2016
Hello, I had 2 large (7 x 7 x 4) and (6 x 7 x 4) Episacral Lipomas removed from my sacrum. The surgeon cut down to the vertibral fascia. I do not think these were traditional lipomas, but fat hernations as they developed following a severe car accident. I subsequently developed a seroma in each pocket and have stabbing/burning pain. I would love to know if there is any treatment for my now chronic pain and/or scar tissue. Any help or treatment recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

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It's unlikely to have nerve damage from a procedure such as this but it's not impossible and you'll need to contact your own PS to discuss this possibility.  However, it sounds like you had some bleeding and/or fluid collection in the surgical site and since that, too, can cause (temporary) n...

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