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Lumbar spine problem cannot resolve

Spine Health | Last Active: Jun 7 10:30am | Replies (16)
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@mavic0406

@gently i think we are both the same I have bulging discs but no herniated discs, thank you for giving me such an idea of how to deal with my spinal problems, yeah! I will go visit a chiropractor but my GP said to wait until I finish doing some tests like a blood test, potassium etc and wait for the result before he gives me the referral for the Chiropractor, Thank you so much, I'm hoping some other members here share their experiences as well, Have a great day! Hoping we get better both soon🙏❤️

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dlydailyhope | @dlydailyhope | May 30 8:01am

@mavic0406
I have cervical and lumbar stenosis and degenerative disc disease. When I read your MRI and your symptoms, it seems like you should be assessed by a spine specialist for cervical myelopathy. I had headaches, neck pain/stiffness, weakness and numbness in arms/hands (handwriting changed and dropping things), loss of bladder control and walking felt like I had cement boots on (heaviness and walked slower and hard to walk faster). They should listen to your symptoms and MRI results should support what is wrong. I had ACDF surgery on C5C6 and it relieved some of my symptoms. I was diagnosed with cervical spondylitic myelopathy and my disc/bone spurs put pressure on and flattened my spinal cord. Several different doctors (pain specialist and neurologists ignored what my MRIs showed but the orthopedic spine specialist knew right away what was wrong based on my symptoms and recommended surgery). Cervical spinal cord compression is serious and can cause permanent injury and cause problems below the level of compression. It can mess with your sensations of pain, too.

Did you ever see a neurologist for EMGs and nerve conduction tests?

I also have chronic pain and lumbar levels L3-S1 may need surgery. I do get lumbar steroid injections to help mange pain and delay surgery. I am 54 years old and female.

Did you have any accidents or falls that caused the disc issues in your neck and lower back?

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