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Arachnoiditis: Trying to find a specialist

Spine Health | Last Active: Mar 31 2:11pm | Replies (325)

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I am 59 years old and believe I may have Arachnoiditis but cannot find a doctor who listens. I have been suffering for over 5 years with mid and lower back pain. I do have scoliosis, spinal stenosis and at least 8 Tarlov cysts. I have now started to develop electric like shocks in my back, legs, arms, chest and face, primarily when I start walking on the treadmill or if I stand for too long on a hard surface. I also get high pitched ringing in my ears that lasts for hours and I get the feeling of water dripping down my lower leg/and or sensation of tiny ants crawling near my ankles. I've seen an orthopedist who referred me to a neurologist and both said they cannot help me and offer no real diagnosis and just try pushing pain medication which I do not want. The neurologist actually just stared at me when I asked if intense electrical shocks that make me feel like my skin was on fire was normal. I need answers as to what is causing these symptoms and a real solution on how to manage the pain. Anyone know of a doctor in Texas who specializes in diagnosing Arachnoiditis?

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I actually do get the same “electric shock” pains, but in my head. It’s sudden and extremely painful! I was told it’s caused by the cervical stenosis and there’s very little I can do about it.