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Do I have cauda equina

by kcin133, Sep 13, 2009 04:39AM
In 1998-99, I had cortisone shot for a budged L4/L5. It helped; I wrestled in college with no pain or numbness. Over the past 4 years, now I am 28, I have noticed neurological changes. I feel I have similar, but not severe symptoms of cauda equina. Maybe it’s some nerve damage as well. I do have pain all over the sacral area, with increased surface temp of the skin. Some numbness in my quads and buttocks when seated or laying in certain positions. Sometimes numbness in the whole leg left leg. Occasional groin/scrotum numbness when seated too long and decreased slight sensitivity in the penis over time the years. No real sexual problems. Leakage after urination with frequent urges at night or day. These days, in standing positions, I feel discomfort in the low back area. I have had some injuries causing inflammation of the low back area since 2005, but nothing out of the ordinary. I do see a chiropractor 1-2 times a month. He also the same doctor I have seen since the injury in 1999. Is it possible that I have gradually developed Cauda Equina and if so, should I see a doctor of osteopathic medicine first to assess the L4/L5 area?
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