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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: East Coast
Posts: 22
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: East Coast
Posts: 22
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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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