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Is it normal 8 months post FTT to still have bad tingling sensations, stabbing pain and numbness in my scar area?

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Inventive7583May 30, 2019

I was told before my surgery that nerve damage was a risk and that some may be permanent so I was fully aware. However, does the "permanent" include the stabbing pains and tingling as well? Is this something I will have to learn to live with? How do I know what's normal versus what may be a problem?

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