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Anyone have autonomic and sensory sfn develop at the same time ?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 10, 2022 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
I had autonomic symptoms and neuropathy develop over a period of a month a few years ago. I was hospitalized for 10 days. Lesions were found on my spine. Numerous tests were done to determine the cause of these lesions but all came up negative. The Autonomic issues I have are orthostatic hypotension, SIADH, neurogenic bowel and bladder. I think I had peripheral neuropathy as I could barely walk. I am now able to walk easily but have pins and needles and burning in my feet and legs. Wondering what has helped others with the symptoms I have
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Did they say why they may have ruled out Multiple Sclerosis?
https://www.google.com/search?q=does+ms+cause+lesions+on+the+spine&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1002US1002&oq=does+ms+cause+lesions+on+the+spine&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i22i30l2j0i390l2.7622j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8
Since myelin coats the nerve fibers that travel through both the brain and the spinal cord, demyelination creates lesions in both areas. This means that if someone with MS has brain lesions, they are also likely to have spinal lesions as well. Spinal cord lesions are common in MS.
THEN THIS:
Multiple sclerosis (MS) causes damage, called lesions, to parts of the central nervous system. MS is a neurological disease. It causes the immune system to attack and destroy myelin — protective fatty tissue that surrounds nerve cells. This process, called demyelination, forms lesions in areas of the central nervous system, including parts of the brain and spinal cord.
This article reviews the link between multiple sclerosis and spinal lesions.
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/ms-lesions-on-spine
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Welcome @marylin, It must have been difficult for you spending 10 days in the hospital and having all the tests come back negative when you were trying to get some answers. I'm glad to hear you are able to walk now but I know the burning and the pins and needles in your feet and legs must make it more difficult for you. There is another discussion where members with similar symptoms have shared their experience and you might find it helpful:
-- Burning feet and legs:
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/burning-feet-and-legs/
Are you currently on any medications for the peripheral neuropathy?