Hello,

A very brief background: I have been hanging out in PN mainly for info on PN with motor involvement. Gait problems started last November. My neuromuscular doc feels multiple herpes zoster infections affected the root nerves in my L/S spine causing bilateral leg weakness (R>L), drop foot on right. I showed very modest improvement in strength after a course of Valtrex ( no progression of symptoms since I was seen in April).
I have axonal loss by EMG/NCV in the legs most likely attributed to HZ polyradiculneuronopathy.

What I really am trying to research out or just hear from others is aboout my Thoracic MRI result. The section head doc thought it needed further investigation, but I was turned over to my current doc who feels it only contributes to mild hyperreflexia.

Thoracic Spine: Large central disc herniation at t6-t7 with effacement of ventral CSF with mild indentation of vental aspect of the spinal cord. Moderate spinal canal stenosis at this level. Shallow small central herniation t7-t8.

Needless to say it hurts like heck, but what are the neuro manifestations? Can a mild cord compression at this level effect my legs? I am giving some thought to seeing a neurosurgeon (not that I want that surgery) or possible a spine guy. I do not want to be looking for the zebra when I hear the hoofbeats in NY.