NEUROLOGY COMMUNITY
Horrible Pain, No Answers, Need Advice :(

Horrible Pain, No Answers, Need Advice :(

So it's been a struggle with pain almost my entire life, I have muscle pains, HORRIBLE burning feet and strange feelings throughout my body.

I've had so many tests done: Evoked Response, EMG/NCV, Cervical MRI, Brain MRI, Several Labs, and and EKG

I've been referred to a Neurosurgeon and he said he's "proplexed", he's found Hypoesthesia in my feet and no reflexes in my hands. My feet constantly burn, 24/7, they burn worse at night. They're also "Pins and Needles" and it's spreading upwards!  He thought something Cervical and found a bulging disc and lordosis of cervical spine is reversing, he said this isn't the cause.  Now he's having me repeat the 3,000 dollar EMG/NCV and isn't seeing me again for 2 1/2 months.  My GP thought of Fibromyalgia, but the Neuro said the Polyneuropathy is something on its own!

He has me taking 600 mg of Gabapentin 3x a day, Tramadol 2x50 mg 4x a day and Ativan .5 MG as needed, I asked him to up my tramadol to 4x a day and he seemed very "concerned" but I guess understood and complied.

I need some advice, I feel he has no idea whats wrong and isn't too concerned to find out.  What should I do?  What would you do?

Thanks for any advice,

Josh
Related Discussions
2 Comments Post a Comment
Blank
1059594_tn?1261327566
Anyone have any ideas?
Blank
Avatar_dr_m_tn
Hi,
Reversal of lordosis and disc bulges cause compression of spinal nerves that could be the cause of the symptoms of burning feet, muscle pains and numbness. Please take a second opinion for the MRI report to know whether that is the cause or whether it is polyneuropathy. Hope this helps you. Take care and regards!  
Blank
Post a Comment
To
Comment
Post A Comment
Go
Blank
Mood Tracker
See what affects your mood
Start Tracking Now
Blank
Pain Tracker
Track location and severity
Start Tracking Now
MedHelp Health Answers
Submit
Blank
Moody Me
Have more happy days!
Download Now
Top Neurology Answerers
620923_tn?1335125657
Blank
selmaS
Allentown, PA
1475492_tn?1332887767
Blank
Sidesteps
Seattle Area, WA
338416_tn?1260996698
Blank
jensequitur
Fort Worth, TX
Avatar_f_tn
Blank
ggreg
NC
999891_tn?1330652344
Blank
rod44
Cork city, Ireland
1548028_tn?1324616046
Blank
ku111
RSS Expert Activity
1741471_tn?1336957856
Blank
LIVE WEBINAR TOMORROW!-SUPER BODY, ... Blank
May 22 by Michael Gonzalez-WallaceBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Fibromyalgia Awareness
May 11 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank
2126606_tn?1335910182
Blank
Opioid-induced hyperalgesia reduces...
May 03 by Clare Waismann Kavin, RASBlank