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can this cause this?
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can this cause this?
by pain in the neck, Jul 24, 2002 12:00AM
this might seem complex but i want to know..
i am 5ft/106pds and have fms, thoracic outlet syndrome and tmj. i had been backpacking with a 20k pack and then did some scuba courses and did 12 dives over a weeks time and the tank was too heavy for me. i also was biting the mouth piece till it almost broke. i experienced what they thought was dcs but treatment didnt help. after mris were done they said i had mild patchy hypersignal t2 non enhancing areas involving the spinal cord at c3-4,c4-5,c5-6 and c6-7. mild enhancement of bilateral ventral and dorsal c5,c6,c7 nerve roots. mild enhancement of bilateral labyrinth apparati, bilateral cn7th/8th and bilateral v2 division of trigemenal nerve.
the neuro said, immune mediated cervical myeloradiculitis and vestibular/cranial neuritis because my ana was 1.320 speckled. and she didnt know i had tos. i didnt mention it to her because of insurance/pre existing yadda yadda. but could tos cause this?
i was trying to do p.t. a few weeks ago for the myeloradicultis but i think it set the tos off. my whole spine is tender. my neck got inflamed and in certain positions or when i sit back it sends this pressure sensation up my neck over my head. i get super vertigo, chest pains and all the muscles feel sore. and my fingers feel like i have arthritis now.
i just wanted to know if you have bad tos and did some stupid things like wear heavy objects right on trps could this happen. my esr has never been above 20 and my ana is now 160. all ana and rh follow ups are negative. i know i was a dumb bunny. thanks.
i am 5ft/106pds and have fms, thoracic outlet syndrome and tmj. i had been backpacking with a 20k pack and then did some scuba courses and did 12 dives over a weeks time and the tank was too heavy for me. i also was biting the mouth piece till it almost broke. i experienced what they thought was dcs but treatment didnt help. after mris were done they said i had mild patchy hypersignal t2 non enhancing areas involving the spinal cord at c3-4,c4-5,c5-6 and c6-7. mild enhancement of bilateral ventral and dorsal c5,c6,c7 nerve roots. mild enhancement of bilateral labyrinth apparati, bilateral cn7th/8th and bilateral v2 division of trigemenal nerve.
the neuro said, immune mediated cervical myeloradiculitis and vestibular/cranial neuritis because my ana was 1.320 speckled. and she didnt know i had tos. i didnt mention it to her because of insurance/pre existing yadda yadda. but could tos cause this?
i was trying to do p.t. a few weeks ago for the myeloradicultis but i think it set the tos off. my whole spine is tender. my neck got inflamed and in certain positions or when i sit back it sends this pressure sensation up my neck over my head. i get super vertigo, chest pains and all the muscles feel sore. and my fingers feel like i have arthritis now.
i just wanted to know if you have bad tos and did some stupid things like wear heavy objects right on trps could this happen. my esr has never been above 20 and my ana is now 160. all ana and rh follow ups are negative. i know i was a dumb bunny. thanks.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-JT, Jul 30, 2002 12:00AM
Although it's impossible to comment on an MRI that I have not personally reviewed, it's a bit concerning that you had so much enhancement on your MRI throughout the spinal cord, nerve roots and cranial nerves. This has nothing to do with TOS and should be thoroughly evaluated so that proper treatment can be administered. A spinal tap is a consideration as well as other blood tests. There are also reports in the literature that describe enhancement on the MRI of the cord in decompression syndrome affecting this area. So although TOS can potentially aggravated by heavy lifting, it is unlikely that this is the main problem now with the results of your MRI. COnsider getting a second opinion by a neurologist at a major academic center. GOod luck.
Good luck, Rebecca (I have autoimmune hepatitis, so I know a bit about "things autoimmune")