Spasticity

[jmd10]

I have cervical thoracic and lumbar spondylosis for almost four years I have been having episodes of extensor spasticity in my right leg , yet no dr has mentioned spinal cord damage or compressionOr even told me what is causing my spasticity   why not? And what kind of dr should I see

[jmd10]

I have had the nerve test thing done the results showed no problem with the nerves to the leg, or ruled out whatever it showed nothing, have had mri's, but wondering if contrast was too low, I am seeing a new gp in a few weeks, what should I say, when I have tried to explain my leg problem everyone looks at me like they don't know what I am talking about :( but have since learned dystonia pretty much explains what I have been dealing with in my legs as both legs are beginning to be affected. Thank you for you advice

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. Spasticity in one leg can be due to spinal nerve compression, partial cord compression, multiple sclerosis or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. You need to consult a neurologist for complete neurological examination, MRI of the spinal cord and brain and maybe a lumbar puncture CSF study. Take care!

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