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are cervical disc bulges a common thing in msers
I am just asking this question because i have disc bulges in my c5/6 and I have noticed some people at times have talked about bulging discs. Is this common with ms or not really?
Thanks, Pamela
Thanks, Pamela
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Hi Pam,
At the time of my 1st attack I had a herniated disc w/moderate mass effect on the thecal sac in that area but the doc disregarded it as a cause of my problems.
I've always been interested in knowing how many people have problems like this too.
-shell
At the time of my 1st attack I had a herniated disc w/moderate mass effect on the thecal sac in that area but the doc disregarded it as a cause of my problems.
I've always been interested in knowing how many people have problems like this too.
-shell
Thats such a sad story! I find it very weird that so many people have bulging and slipped disc with ms! I realize that people have back problems I personally worked somewhat in the medical field for 15yrs and had alot of friends that were nurses and they used there backs alot not one that I can recall had bulging or hern. disc for some reason I always related this to more of a male issue wish i guess is ignorance on my part. but It would be nice if it came back that the bulging discs are my issues I think that would be a much easier fix if and of course i would want the 1 to 2 inch scar. Happy thanksgiving and god bless
At age 31 I had an L5 fusion to my S1. They inserted 4 screws with bolts to create a completely artificial replacement. 17 staples down my back. Said it was worse than they expescted. They told me going in the scar would only be 1-2 inches. Big surprise to say the least.
Completely herniated disc they said.
I was running at the gym and could not straighten my leg. no MS diagnosis or even suspect yet. No other symptoms. No reason for thinking it may be caused by something else.
Now, I know I have 3 spine lesions... makes me wonder. Were there some down there, too?
Completely herniated disc they said.
I was running at the gym and could not straighten my leg. no MS diagnosis or even suspect yet. No other symptoms. No reason for thinking it may be caused by something else.
Now, I know I have 3 spine lesions... makes me wonder. Were there some down there, too?
Thanks and good luck to you also! I realize after I post and then reread how many words I forget sorry about that its very embarrassing! I dont know if my rflexes are hyper he didnt say. I d know when he ran tool over bottom of right foot my toes wen upward and my left foot they turned under, but I didnt ask him why, But the one leg thing for sure I couldnt stand on rt leg without support of left lol. I will be waiting for your results and I pray they are normal.
My reflexes are hyper , I had a problem with standing on one leg and walking one foot in front of the other, I tipped to the right.
Good luck with your tests!
Good luck with your tests!
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When I had my cervical MRI about 2 years ago, I had 2 discs that were bulging and unfortunately pressing on my spinal cord. Like Ess said, it was an emergency due to once damage is on the spinal cord, it is irreversible. The point of surgery is that is doesn't worsen.
My MS neuro sent me to a neurosurgeon who was "conservative" about surgery. He recommend surgery ASAP, and I went to 2 more opinions who said the same thing.
Anyway, my MS neuro said there are cervical disc bulges in at least 90% of MS patients. (However, like Ess said, the vast majority of people do not get Cervical mri's.) I do think it is an age process, although I was 38 when this occured. I was told I had a congenitally narrow spinal cord.
Michelle