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Driving
Sept 29, 2015 16:57:24 GMT -6
Post by mateo on Sept 29, 2015 16:57:24 GMT -6
Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has had any issues driving a motor vehicle post op? I wasn't cleared to drive until about 8 months post op. When I did start driving it felt awkward and uncomfortable. I still have some internal numbness in my feet (sleepy feet). I'm about 13 months post op and am driving more and more but I still get a little uncomfortable driving due to the numbness. I keep telling myself that I'm making myself parnoid over the fact that the numbness persists. I've definetely improved driving wise and believe as time goes on that my confidence will continue to improve.
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Post by dawn on Oct 4, 2015 7:25:04 GMT -6
Hi Mateo, I have not had surgery yet so I can't speak to the driving part. However, I have spoken with a few people who said it took many months before driving.
Where was your tumor? Sounds like you have done well post op. I wish you continued recovery.
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cyrola
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Driving
Oct 7, 2015 6:01:34 GMT -6
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Post by cyrola on Oct 7, 2015 6:01:34 GMT -6
Hi, I drive and my feet are numb. When they are bad I just don't drive. I have learnt that I tend to put my left foot a little to the left but only have issues when I am down changing and blipping the accelerator pedal while pressing the clutch as I hit the brake pedal.
I guess I also avoid driving in traffic.
Just need to know your limits.
Good luck!
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Driving
Oct 20, 2015 21:24:47 GMT -6
Post by Shirley on Oct 20, 2015 21:24:47 GMT -6
Hi Mateo, I am 6 months post op from removal of intramedullary cervical spine tumor. I can walk but cannot feel my legs or feet (only a tightness feeling). Not being able to drive is one of the hardest things for me. I did try ...drove a block to the clubhouse but then ran over the parking stop (could not feel the brake) and messed up the bottom of my car so decided to put it on hold for a while. Everyone is different and my doctor said "It just takes time". My suggestion is to take it easy...maybe have someone else go with you and practice on a dead end road or where there are no cars. Next time my husband will be with me with his hand on the emergency brake just in case.
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Driving
Oct 21, 2015 11:04:32 GMT -6
Post by mateo on Oct 21, 2015 11:04:32 GMT -6
Hi Shirley, Thanks for sharing your story. I'm now 14 months post op, and am driving however I still driving cautiously. I have feeling in my legs however I have some patchy numbness on my shins and my feet still feel heavy and sleepy. I have sensation at the bottom of my feet but it's not 100% yet. I want to let you know that the feeling does get better and I'm sure you will be driving in the future. I think after my surgery I tried driving too soon and wasnt confident. I felt like I was a teenager trying to learn how to drive a car again which was weird. I'm more confident now but still feel slightly impaired. I think driving at night worries me but I realize that I need to take it easy and continue to get more comfortable with it. My doctor is confident that the nerves will continue to recover but said it takes a long time. I look back and can see the progress I've made and am grateful for what I can do. I know in time we will get better.
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