Hi, I am trying to figure out some new perplexing symptoms I am experiencing. I was diagnosed with a L5-S1 disc protrusion--spondylolisthesis two years ago. I also have "benign fasciculation syndrome" with many twitching bouts daily.

About 6 weeks ago I developed leg pain, redness, and constant violent twitching in my left leg--went through urgent care fearing a clot as I also have diabetes and hardening arteries in abdomen. About a week ago, I went to a complimentary chiropractor visit, he "cracked" my neck, fiddled about the left side of my body with a tug, and BEHOLD--that night (this is embarrassing, but thank God for the internet) I developed constant butt twitches and pressure in the rectum. I feel like I need to defecate, but it is simply constant pressure. In fact, I can no longer tell when I really need to go versus the ongoing pressure.

I went to a colon specialist yesterday and all looks fine. I had a colonoscopy in September for rectal bleeding--the cause is still unknown, but I did have an **** fissure suspected to be the culprit. A MRI from two days ago, revealed a "mild facet joint on the L4-L5 level" and disc desiccation at the L5-S1 with increased signal in the left S1 nerve root that cold relate to neuritis or possibly focal diverticulum of the nerve root sheath".

Has anyone experienced such from nerve compression? I know only the proper medical tests will yield the necessary answers--I am still waiting on my primary doctor to call (I picked up my MRI report in advance). I'm thinking there may be nerve entrapment effecting my bowels and muscles in that area. Thank you for any input.

baldeagle9