Numbness after excision surgery?
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Numbness after excision surgery?

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    • December 19, 2012 at 7:35 pm
    krem
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      I had surgery on my outer quad/thigh to remove a melanoma in situ about 6 months ago. I'm finally starting to regain feeling on the surface of my skin surrounding the incision site, but now I have a new problem: more widespread numbness.



      Whenever I have something (like a laptop) resting on my lap, it's painful all down my leg. Also if I sleep on my side, either one oddly enough, the same pain occurs. I'd call it numbness because that's what I'd assume the pressure would be creating… but I guess it's more of a pain. It is almost like the feeling that happens right before a pins and needles sensation.



      The real question here is this: Will this go away? Is it cause for concern? I know it's not uncommon for nerves to be cut in this type of surgery, but I don't know much about nerve regeneration symptoms. Really any info will be a help! Thanks!

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