neurology

[sanakhan1960]

recently i have seen my doctor and diagonosed for lhemettes signs. and asked me to get the MRI done up for head and spinal cord. i am also diagonosed diabetic since last year. the symtoms i am expereicing are as under:-
- strain extending from left side of head front to rear and then to left shoulder and , inside left rib cage in the back
- while during the exercise flex head forward experience shock inner side of the both thighs for split of a second
- slight strain in the left eye at times
- numbness/ burnning sensation in the left and rifgt thighs ocassionally
- pain in the lower back some times

  now i am little concerned before the MRI that it might not be due to some kind of tumour or other wise
  thanks
sanakhan


This discussion is related to lhermitte's sign.

[Jamal774800]

Dear Dr. Jagdish,

My symptoms are very much like Sanakhan. MRI also done.

MRI REPORT
>study shows small anterior indentation on thecal sac at C5-6
>Axial images show early diffuse annular bulge of C5-6 disc mildly intending the thecal sac
>Cervical curvature is altered
----- the rest are normal -----


Our NeuroDoctor prescribed the following and currently I am on the 6th day on this medication.

Methylprednisolone USP4mg   -3times 5days followed by 2times 5days and once 5days
Neogab 300mg   -night time 3weeks
Zycel 100mg -twice daily 3weeks

So far I don't see this medicine helps.

When I was prescribed this medicines, doctor did not tell me specifically the pain is due to nurological issues.

Please provide more informaitons on this.

Thank you
Jamal

[sanakhan1960]

hello dear doctor,

meanwhile i had seen another neurophysician for second opnion. his findings are as under:-
- power-         N
- sense-        N
- reflex -       N
- fundus  -  NAD

- he said nothing to worry about, how ever he did suggest MRI- cervical spine(plain)

- medicines are

   -  Tab  xanbid
   -  cap  neogab
   -  tab methycobal

thanks

sana khan

[Jagdish Vishnoi, MD]

Dear hi,
You are always welcome.plz keep updating.thanks to you also.
Regards,
Dr Jagdish

[sanakhan1960]

dear doctor jagdish

so very kind for prompt response. at least i am relieved to a great extend. i will definately see my eye specialist.

once again thanks a lot for your time and advice
regards

[Jagdish Vishnoi, MD]

Hi,
Most likely your symptoms are due to cervical spondylosis.Consult opthalmologist to check status of your eyes.In diabetic patients pathology in eyes can give rise to headache/eye strain/blurring of vision.Possiblities of any tumour is very less likely.See that your blood sugars are well controlled.
Regard,