Sudden onset of (New) Backpain

[pamk5]

I hope all of you are doing well.  I am having a new issue and need some advice. Yesterday, I was sitting in a straight back chair and leaned back and noticed my back was really sore between my shoulder blades.  I had someone run their fingers down my spine and as nearly as I can tell it seems to be T6-T8.  It feels like it is bruised but there is nothing on the skin or no swelling. So I guess I didnt bump it or anything.  Since then it feels like someone kicked me in the back.  Last night was hard to breath because of the sharp pain when I breath in.  Didnt get alot of sleep because of the pain. My left shoulder, arm, down to my hand is numb and tingling.   I am supposed to see my PCP on Monday if it is no better.  

I have an 11mm herniation with partial CSF blockage posteriorly and am awaiting a surgery date.  Now my question.  For those of you who have a syrinx is this what it feels like?  My last MRI was 2 months ago and could one develop that fast without new trauma?  I thought about going to the ER but they would be totally lost.  This hurts like hell.  Any input would be appreciated.  

Thanks,
Pam

[pamk5]

Funny you should mention that, a few years ago I was working and picked up my briefcase and turned and had a rib dislocate back where it connects to the spine.  It was the most painful thing I have ever felt.  The chiropractor put it back in place and it was one of those moments where you just say OMG!  Alot of things make sense now since this diagnosis.  No one had ever heard of that before when it happened to me.  Thanks for the info.  

[Spaceystac]

I get frequent pain like this you describe, and the doctors would say I couldnt have anything wrong in there due to the strength of the t-spine and the wouldnt consider my syrinx as the cause of my pain, even though that is the only thing in the area of the pain, that could cause pain.    I do have degeneration of the disk at T 8-9 so the cant say it cant happen.

    I did a lot of research in this area and found that people with forms of spondylosis can get inflammation in the small joints where your ribs attach to your thoracic vertebrata. Your ribs have a certain amount of articulation and movement where they attach back there, and if a rib slips at all it can pinch all sorts of nerves, hurt when you lay or breath even. I think those with connective tissue are at higher risk for this as well, if your connecting tissues are stretchy, how are  your ribs going to stay in alignment? This is just one of my theory's of my t-spine pains. Sometimes I get a pinched nerve feeling there and others it is a burning stabbing pain so i think I have two different things in there taking turns on hurting.

[Jennyfoo]

A herniated disc is very unlikely. The thoracic spine is rigid, not much movement at all. I have a herniated disc at T12-L1, and the neurosurgeon I saw said it's a "One in a million" spot to herniate. My little sis herniated the same spot. Dr says it's a genetic weakness.

[selmaS]

  well there is referred pain...u can sometimes get pain in other areas of where the issue is....if the disk is pressing against a nerve for ur arms u will feel it in ur arm not ur lower back.

  This makes this all the more fun to figure out...I have a nerve chart somewhere...i will dig it up 2morrow and post a link....

  "selma"

[pamk5]

I have a bulging disc and a herniated disc in my lumbar spine but the thoracic spine was the only part of my back that wasnt a mess.  My neck and my low back both are a mess on my last MRI.  I dont understand this pain where it is?  This just stinks.  There always seems to be something new with all this.  

I did find some foaming bath oil at Walmart for aches and pains that smells kind of mediciney but it is awesome.  Seems to really help with some of the pain to soak in that.    

[selmaS]

  I have had similar pains as well, and I do not have a syrinx either...I do have tethered cord....and EDS.....and a bulging disk, so I am never sure as to what is the main cause of the pains I am having....I also get muscle spasms that on a scale of 1 -10 is a 50...

I hope u find the root of ur pain and can get relief...try a warm soak...that is what helps me : )

   "selma"

[jennylynch]

Those are some of my Exact symptoms but my pain is T3 and T4. It's hell and the pain is unbearable. I have not had a decompression surgery or have ai had the syrinx. I have the neck pain shoulder arm and hand all on my left side with numbness and weakness... i cant believe my onset in about a month and a half is all it took.. now im at the point today i can hardly walk and I have black outs. I am so sorry to hear about your pain and i agree with the er i find it a waste for me anymore they have no clue as to what im talking about. i wish you the best of luck and hope someone can help you better then i can