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Neuropathy | Last Active: Jul 29 1:36pm | Replies (54)
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@ray666
You may want to talk to your neurosurgeon about cervical myelopathy. The symptoms can include headaches, neck/shoulder pain/muscle tension, swallowing/speaking, arm/hand/finger strength, numbness, bladder/bowel control, and walking (like wearing heavy boots). I have had all of these symptoms before having ACDF surgery c5-c6 to stop the progression of the spinal cord compression injury. I was 52 at the time and now 55 and had some improvement of symptoms but do have residual permanent injury/symptoms.
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Hello,@dlydailyhope
The neurosurgeon and I have met twice in the past year, and each time, we talked pretty extensively about all possible symptoms, including what he referred to as ‘trace’ symptoms (barely bothersome), none of which I had (or have). The most crippling symptom which I lack––a lacking for which I’ll be forever grateful!––is pain. I only have an unsteady way of standing when I stand and a rubberized way of walking when I walk.
My lack of pain, acute numbness, tingling, and other more commonly reported PN symptoms are probably to blame for my having let so many years go by before seeing a neurologist.
Ray (@ray666)