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Dear Worried College Student in Missouri,
I am a 36 year old female who has had similar "lumps" in that location as long as I remember--always thinking it was normal physiology. In the recent months they have grown and multiplies into 3 from 2. I, too, have on going terrible lower back pain. But I have had injuries in the past to the lower back. I am going to see a specialist next week because an MRI revealed a Tarlov cyst on my lower spine and noone seems to have solid answers. I, too, have been told these things ore not the cause of pain and am frustrated that docs seem to be unwilling to investigate--I'm sure there's political reasons for this but our health SHOULD be priority! Please continue to search for a doctor who will be of help no matter how frustrated you get, you are your own advocate! Good luck, perhaps I will be able to share some good news after my visit.
Also Worried, Maryland
Dear Worried College Student:
Sorry to hear about your back. There are a couple of important issues. The first, is that a lipoma in the sacral/coccyx area is different from lipomas found in other areas of the body. Unlike the other areas, a lipoma in this region can be a defect in secondary neurulation of the spinal cord, a defect in the primativa meninx. Just to make sure there isn't something worrisome, I would seek a visit to a neurologist. Sometimes a lipoma in this region can be pulling at the spinal cord, and this can cause discomfort.
Sincerely,
CCF Neuro MD
iw ould get a secong apiniuom my daughter had a spinal lipoma that involves the conus and filume terminale one of the main symptoms my daughter had was back PAIN she also developed a abnormal gait. if you have not already i would get an MRI done to make sure they are not tying down you spinal cord this is what haappened with my daughter. this can cause pain and damage , along with bowel and bladder problems, so i would get a second apenion, and a mri, it has only been 8weaks since katelynns surgery and she already has reduced pain and an improved gait. good luck.
joanna hanna
katelynn 3(tcs, spinal lipoma, tangled nerve root, dermal sinus,syrnix, cong scoliosis, partial sacral agenesis, 13 ribs, bilateral renal reflux, damaged right kidney,
Always get a second opinion. Pardon the pun, but is no skin off the doctors back if it is something more serious.