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Adhesive Arachnoiditis & the Effects on Walking
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Mine began in 1972 with possibly an X-ray test with dissipating dye injected directly into suspect disc and/or subsequent laminectomy (L2). Surgeon left a small metal “clip” marking the place arachnoiditis starts. Recent MRI shows clip moved to sacral area…likely from a fairly recent MRI for a different issue. My walking is getting worse rapidly…I used to walk 6 miles a day!
What therapies have you found that help!
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Hi and welcome—
Me too. My AA started in 1978 with an allergic reaction to OIL-based pantopaque contrast fluid for myelograms— no MRI back then! The industry changed to WATER-based pantopaque fluid in late 1978, but the damage was already done. I miss walking most of all. We had a large farm with a 400 year old Oak tree. I can’t get there anymore. Recently I’ve had my pump output increased 15%, caudal injections and cervical spine injections and the triple approach has helped a lot. I feel better and more hopeful than I have in years. Next step is to increase my exercise (stationary bike) and get in better shape, build strength and flexibility. Good luck in your long journey. Seems like you’re focusing on the right things! Archie