I have an email from my Dr. stating my MRI results showed: Several abnormalities including syrinx (benign fluid filled sac) within my spinal cord. She is ordering a new MRI w/ gadolina (sp) contrast. I reported to her that I was experiencing numbness in my chest (left side) under arm back and down to about my elbow (all underside). Since then, I have developed swelling and pain in my left wrist mainly around the thumb.. It is painful to pick up anything and I find my self naturally guarding my thumb and wrist. So, my dr also says she will get an MRI of my cervical spine. I have a history of scoleosis *mild* degenerative disc disease. Surgery fusion of c 5, 6 , 7 in 2000. and coned at s1 ( going by memory here and that is another topic on its own) My muscles are very stiff feeling. I have headaches and I have noticed my bowel movements are not the same. Constipation on most days. When I urinate, urine only comes out when I push.

I am a bit startled with all of this and would like to know if anyone else has Syrinx. I have just found out so, I do not know its origin.

I am 49 years old.

I think I should go ahead for disability now. since it will take a long time .. usually.

Hello & welcome,
I moved your message here to our New members forum for hellos, and for forum suggestions that might work for you.


You may want to visit our
Arnold Chiari Malformation & Syringomyelia forum -
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum71.html

Spinal Disorders & Back Pain forum
For discussion of all spinal cord injuries, spinal issues, back-related pain or problems.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

Social Security Disability
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum28.html

jonlyn,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

hey, I have poloyneropathy and I have been wondering the same thing if i should go ahead and apply, but I don't know what to bring or show or do. But I can't work for the rest of my life.

[QUOTE=tashabree;988865]hey, I have poloyneropathy and I have been wondering the same thing if i should go ahead and apply, but I don't know what to bring or show or do. But I can't work for the rest of my life. I would difentily go ahead and apply for disability if I were you. It does take a long time from my understanding. But does that mean you have get a disability lawyer to help is that how it works? Do you know? Or do you know the first step to take in applying for disability?

[QUOTE=tashabree;988866]I have the paperwork now. I contacted Citizens Disability. They are going to handle the paperwork. Then, of course they get 25% of any backpay. I am not really worried about the backpay.. as long as I get all forward.