Another question if any one knows. What is the difference on the Spinal cord, when seen in the MRI, from the White and the darker center??
HI, I also have cervial spinal stinosis and DDD.In addition I have chiari.I am not sure if ur symptoms r similar bcuz of the cervical area being affected in both of us and that is where it will be noticed.Chiari's symptoms can cycle....I wonder if u might have cervical cranial instability.Has ur dr mentioned this possibility?
Below I copy and pasted info on an EMG the link is provided.
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EMG is most often used when people have symptoms of weakness and examination shows impaired muscle strength. It can help to differentiate primary muscle conditions from muscle weakness caused by neurologic disorders
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003929.htm
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"selma"
Well I came back from my neuro appointment. He has recommended an EMG. What does that do and what kind of results are they looking for??. Also he has sent me to see a rhumatologist to check if I have damaged any muscle, tendons, or now have joint problems from my injuries.Has anyone been to a rhumatologist for cervical disk problems before??? My headaches accompanied by blurry vision are still coming, and sometimes my hands start shaking but not too much. When the physical therapist performs traction It actually hurts on the lower left side of my neck like if a ball is going to pop, so I do not think I want to perform mild axial traction on my self. The neuro said if my nerve pain does not go away in two months he will go in and take out one disk which is my C5-C6. Is there such a thing of nerve damage that symptoms do not stay constant ?? I appreciate all replies. He also told me not to wear the soft cervical collar but during rides in the car I use it for the usual bumps and jolts. I still do not drive and now I am starting to feel a little deppressed because keeping up with physical therapy and all the doctors appointments is the hardest job I ever had since my wife has to come home from work to drive me....
First of all you do not "definitely require surgury". That is a comment made without full knowledge of the situation. Surgury is likely, but not, at this point inevitable.
There are several treatment options, including injection of oxygen-ozone into the interstitial speced between the vertabrae to reduce swelling.
You need to consider MILD axial traction, for short periods (5-10 minutes) several time a day. An axial traction harness can be obtained without prescrition for about $35.
A cervical collar is contraindicated because it causes loss of muscle tone.
The eye pain can most definitely be connected with your injury. There is a specialty called opthamological neurology, which may provide help.
It is very possible you suffered a serious concusion resulting in swelling that, because it was untreated, caused neurological damage.
Physical therapy is a very good idea. Keep yourself well hydrated and take anti-inflamatories. Ask your physician about a short period of oral prednisone. They don't like to do this, but a week of prednisone would definitely reduce the inflammation.
Hi,
It is possible that you hurt more than your cervical spine, but anything else is not an immediate concern right now. Your spine requires IMMEDIATE treatment.
Eye pain is not associated ith your spine problems. You may consult an ophthalmologist.
Worsening of neck pain is due to progress of the effects of injury.
Spontaneous dystonic movements are alsodue to the effect of your spine injury
The spinal cord has been injured due to the inury on the cervical spine. Any more severe and the effects would have been worse.
The main reason for all these issues that you currently have is the fact that you neglected your injury. Pleas do not do so in the future.You will definitely need surgical treatment for your cervical spine. There seem no conflicting reports by your doctors, except for thinking of additional possibilities.
Do come back with any other queries
Regards