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Old 10-22-2009, 08:27 PM #1
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Default Cervicomedullary syndrome: anybody have this diagnosis?

I've posted before about having a lot of degenerative disc disease and bulging discs in the c-spine. I also have damaged alar transverse ligaments, probably from a whiplash injury (car accident 30 years ago). Today my neurosurgeon, after an extensive exam, said I have cervicomedullary syndrome -- damage/irritation to the medula on account of neck dysfuction. I have facial and tongue tingling (irritation to CN 5) and a little bit of orthostatic hypotension (damage to CN 10).

Anybody familiar with this condition and if so, what are some good treatment options?

I also have herniations at L5-S1, which cause tingling in feet and leg weakness, although perhaps the weakness can be attributed to c-spine issues too. Thoughts?
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I just received an MRI report last night that says I have the same thing. I found your post when I did a search for cervicomedullary flattening to see exactly what that meant.

I highly recommend chiropractic and massage. Follow what ever the chiropractor recommends for treatment & find a good massage theraphist to see twice a month. They have both helped me tremendously over the years. Part of my neck and back injury is from 1975 but 6 months ago I was rear end by a vehicle going 50 mph while stopped at a stop light. Since then I've been in horrible pain with numbness in legs, arms and hands and muscle spasms in my back.
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Old 09-02-2016, 10:50 AM #3
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Default Craniocervical Instability

You likely have craniocervical instability and need a fusion of occiput to C2. My daughter has this also and is currently trialing a neck collar to see if stabilization will help her. Chiropractic manipulation is not recommended and could cause a lot more problems.

I see this post is from 2009. I hope your neurosurgeon steered you in the right direction and you are doing well.
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