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I can't get properly diagnosed and I'm spiraling

Neuropathy | Last Active: Feb 19, 2023 | Replies (35)

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@dave130

Sasquatch 1031, you didn’t say if your neurologist had ordered an MRI yet. I too was spiraling downhill fast with worsening symptoms everyday - losing body functions and experiencing burning neuropathy and tremors in my hand and arm, when my PCP tried to tell me it was all in my head. I skipped the psych eval and headed straight for a neurologist. A week later, following an MRI which confirmed my problem, I was immediately admitted to the hospital for cervical spine surgery for decompression and fusion. Unfortunately I wasn’t in time to avoid the injury that had already occurred to my spinal cord, so I now live with an incomplete SCI and all the daily pain that goes with it. I would ask about an MRI if you haven’t already.

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dave130
Your story sounds identical to mine . I am 16 days post- op .
I was told for 8 years I had neuropathy . I am afraid that going undiagnosed for so long that a lot of the damage may be permanent also .
How long ago was your surgery ?
Did you have any improvement after the surgery ?