in need of advise

[adele190]

i have had constant lower back pain now for many months,a lower back mri was done and was clear,i have a very week left  leg that drags and gets tired from time to time,also do my hands.i was reffered to a neuro dr.who has been brill.i have been put on surcs tablets due to my dizzyness and he has done a mri of my whole  spinal cord,results show that i have a small syrinx at the c6 c7 levels of my cervical spine, lumber and thoracic  spine was clear,the hospital  have sent me a appointment to go to see the  neuro dr in  4 weeks  regards the results,can anyone explain this syrinx in more detail.thank you for you help,

[adele190]

hi    i know you must be very busy so thank you for your message,.i am a theatre nurse for the nhs in london,so i no u must be a busy  man!  am i  right  in saying that there is no treatment? and that all is done is to keep having mri scans every year to see how big it is getting? if it gets big it can be drained? thank you

[Dr Rajgopal]

Hi,
Syringomyelia  is a disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a, SYRINX  can expand and elongate over time, destroying the spinal cord. This damage may result in pain, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, and extremities. Syringomyelia may also cause a loss of the ability to feel extremes of hot or cold, especially in the hands. The disorder generally leads to a cape-like loss of pain and temperature sensation along the back and arms. Each patient experiences a different combination of symptoms. These symptoms typically vary depending on the extent and, often more critically, to the location of the syrinx within the spinal cord. Hope this helps you . Take care and regards !