<s>[INST] had decompresion surg on L4 and L5 in dec...then infection 10 days later not merca they cut me open cleaned it out 8 days in hospital 6 weeks at home iv bage now 4 months later still crazy pain in back legs calfs ...fingers toes knees im 43 male and active also did 8 weeks physcal theropey ready to move on will this pain get better or will it be with me for life...my dr says im doing good and it will take a year to get better no mri or cat scan or xrays sence infection i wonder what kind of damage i have giving me all this pain i run heavy equetment for a living and need to go back to work [/INST] Hi!Thank you for writing to usThere are chances that some neuro muscular pain is because of neuropathy, i would suggest a neurologist consultation.if i were to treat, i'd like to see a new mri and neurophysiological tests done, An Emg study as well and advice for blood sugar tests., if its neuropathy then pregabelin, methycobalamin, vitamin B1+B6+B12 injections would be preferred.Please consult your doctor and if he agrees, proceed for further evaluation as suggestedThanking youBest wishesDr sunil srivastava </s>