?arachnoiditis

Posted By sarah on February 08, 1998 at 10:36:32:









I am 35,had decompressive laminectomy L5,for congenital stenosis and prolapsed L5,after 14 years of symptoms.I had recurrent leg pain and neurogenic type bladder symptoms after 3 months.MRI shows extensive epidural scarring on left,compressing L5 nerve root,and fibrosis on right ENTERING THECAL SAC.from what I have read,this suggests arachnoiditis,and my problems are getting gradually worse.I also have tingling,numbness in left foot,weakness in foot and calf;loss of perineal sensation (THAT'S RECENT)I have also been getting pain and tingling in my left arm and hand,with constant neck pain-is it possible I could have cervical stenosis?I have much reduced blood pressure in left arm and much smaller radial pulse-is TOS a possiblity?Any light you can shed would be much appreciated!!!