Spinal Cord Compression
 

I have MRI results with c-4/c-5 compression that twists on hemicord
I really do not have pain though... mainly rt side is numb, tingling,,, quite weak,, have a hard time typing, opening doors, walking--burning in rt ankle, foot and lower leg
Neurosurgery appt Wednesday feels like a waist of time...
I have MRI results... they are quite long..

Any comments, suggestions appreciated

I'm not sure what you are asking here, but then I am a bit on the thick side Jonlyn ;)

No harm in going along to the Neuro appointment and see what they have to say, never a waste of time, they may have something positive up their sleeves for you eh.

Let us know how you get on, Wingy

Hello Jonlyn!
 

[QUOTE=Rrae;1074456][SIZE="3"][COLOR="Navy"]I'm wondering if your Dr is wanting to do Spinal DE-compression on you? If so, that's what my Dr has suggested. I know that most chiropractors will do non-surgical decompression, but maybe your Dr is wanting to go in with a needle to release pressure within your compressed discs. ?
My Dr is from another country and hard to understand, so I'm having to do my own research on what he's suggesting to me.
Do you have a spinal cord stimulator? If so, that may pose a concern as to whether this could mess with your electrode leads.

I agree - go to the apt and make sure they speak clearly of their intent and side effects, etc.

let us know what happens!

Rae

Hello Rae,

What does a spinal cord stimulator do?
Does it relieve the pain or does it stimulate the cord to do its job, what ever that may be?