How long does it take for the numbness to go away in the later stages of a spinal cord injury?

Numbness in the later stages of a spinal cord injury usually takes 3 to 6 months or more to get better. Numbness in the late stage of spinal cord injury is usually caused by nerve damage. If the nerve damage can be well recovered, the numbness can be relieved, the degree of nerve damage is different, the recovery time is also different. For patients with mild nerve damage and nerve compression relief, the numbness can be relieved in 3~6 months through hyperbaric oxygen and nutritive nerve medication, such as methylcobalamin injection. For patients with more serious degree of nerve injury, even if the nerve compression has not been lifted, the recovery time will take a long time, mostly more than 6 months, or even lifelong recovery is not possible. If the numbness occurs in the late stage of spinal cord injury, it is recommended to consult the doctor in time and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.