syrinx in spine

[saramrml]

I have large syrinx in spine, and i have a burning sensation in my lower back, are they related?

[selmaS]

Hi...we do have a forum here for syringomyelia and chiari malformation as the 2 r related conditions.

A syrinx can be the result of a CSF blockage from a condition like chiari which is congential...or a syrinx can develop after a soft tissue trauma like a MVA....

The burning sensation is one o f the symptoms u may have from a syrinx....it all depends on where the syrinx is and what nerves it may be affecting as to what u will experience...and if u have other related conditions like chiari, tethered cord.....

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Chiari-Malformation/show/257?camp=msc

I have included the link to the chiari forum and I hope u stop by to talk to others with syringomyelia.

"selma"

[Audrey_M]

From the American Academy of Spine Physicians:

The symptoms associated with syrinx development or syringomyelia includes pain, which often involves the arm, hand or leg. Some people experience a burning type of pain around the ribs or in the neck or back. Pain may be present for months to years before an accurate diagnosis is made. The pain may be experienced as dull, aching, or stabbing. Symptoms may also include numbness and/or tingling (paresthesia). Some individuals experience extremity weakness, which may initially seen to be limited to the foot or the hand. The weakness is generally progressive over time. Some will experience hand clumsiness.  Weakness and reduced sensation contribute to ataxia. Lower extremity ataxia walking (gait) disturbances. This is generally described as an unusual gait or dragging of one leg. Some people will stagger and report frequent falling due to the weakness of a limb.