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@jan64
It sounds like you have compression of spinal cord/nerve roots. Did you fall recently? Did anything happen prior to your symptoms starting?
I am 55, female, and it took me over 5 years for diagnosis of cervical spondylitic myelopathy which is spinal cord compression injury. This can cause permanent damage to your spinal cord so my 3rd surgeon finally properly
Diagnosed me and I had ACDF surgery on C5-C6. Myelopathy can affect arms/hands/legs/feet/bladder, etc.
It would be good to get 2nd and 3rd opinions and get MRIs of your cervical and lumbar spine asap. You should get a copy of your medical records and read through everything. I had multiple doctors miss or dismiss things that were important. EMGs may or may not show radiculopathy or carpal tunnel but the compression may be in your spine. You may need to see an orthopedic spine specialist or neurosurgeon. Neurologists can test and test but you may not get answers/treatment from them. It could be a structural issue in your spine causing your neurological symptoms which is what causes mine. I have a congenitally narrow spinal canal.
Good luck getting answers and proper diagnosis/treatment. Keep advocating for yourself and your quality of life/health. Don’t give up!
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Yes, my EMG said cervical radiculopathy, but the neurosurgeon's PA said they did not give credence to this doctor's report. The problems with my c5 to c7 were not severe enough for surgery. I had been involved in a minor car accident in January and had mild back pain for about five days. It resolved. I had full spine MRI at the hospital at the end of July when I was admitted after visiting the ER with severe pain/numbness/burning in feet and legs. My hands were already affected by June 3 and getting worse. I am still seeking answers. I don't know what to do next, but a second opinion with a neurosurgeon sounds like a good idea. Thank you.