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Neurology (Expert Forum)
Tethered spinal cord and spina bifida
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Tethered spinal cord and spina bifida
by Streams, Jan 04, 2001 12:00AM
Hi. I am wondering if there is any difference between myleomeningocele and meningomylocele?? Also, I have tcs and have not had surgery for it as of yet. One of my many symptoms is that my right foot has gotten hard to move over the years. it is very difficult for me to turn it to the right and now my left foot is becoming hard to move to the left although it is not near as bad as the right foot. Could this be from the tethered cord and should i return back to my nsg for it? Thank you.
Sara
Sara
Doctor's Answer
by CCF Neuro[P] MD, RPS, Jan 04, 2001 12:00AM
Dear Sara:
I am sorry that your foot has been giving you problems. I am not sure if it is related to the tethered cord. Unless there is something degenerating (i.e. vertebrae or disc) I would think that your deficits from your tethered cord should be static and non-progressive. There might be something else going on that is causing your change in neurological status. I would just see if your neurosurgeon or neurologist might want to see you for a good check-up.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
I am sorry that your foot has been giving you problems. I am not sure if it is related to the tethered cord. Unless there is something degenerating (i.e. vertebrae or disc) I would think that your deficits from your tethered cord should be static and non-progressive. There might be something else going on that is causing your change in neurological status. I would just see if your neurosurgeon or neurologist might want to see you for a good check-up.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
