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Just worried as to what MRI results mean

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: May 4, 2023 | Replies (14)

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@jenniferhunter

@bradleycolleen44 That is also a symptom of spinal cord compression (changes in bowel or bladder function). I had compression of my spinal cord because the C5/C6 disc ruptured into the central canal and grew bone spurs there next to it. I was also having muscle spasms at the time that where moving my vertebrae and straightening the curve in my neck, and essentially that would make the spinal canal a bit smaller. It put more pressure on the cord and for awhile, it was intermittent. When my physical therapist realigned everything, by bladder worked better and my walking was normal, but when it shifted, I had difficulty emptying my bladder and I walked with a limp. This may be an early sign of bladder issues with spinal cord compression. It was for me. It can advance to incontinence that can became permanent if the spinal cord is not decompressed with surgery. You will want to mention this to your doctors and ask the neurologist about consulting a spine specialist.

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I can still feel it when i do actually go pee and have a bowel movement though it’s weird