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Could T9-T10 cord flatten cause leg weakness?

Posted by usriders @usriders, Jul 1 10:37pm

I had a MRI done which showed left paracentral disc protrusion at T9-T10 causes mild left ventral cord flattening. Would this cause issues with leg weakness and foot not wanting to move? Also could this contribute to GI issues such as gastroparesis?

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Jennifer, Volunteer Mentor | @jenniferhunter | Jul 1 11:41pm

@usriders I had spinal cord compression in my neck, and it did affect my legs, and my gait was uneven and weaker. Compression in the spinal cord may be able to affect a body part below that level, so I think your situation is similar. Compression of the spinal cord can also cause bowel or bladder irregularities and lead to incontinence. Your specialist has to officially answer you, but I think that you are correct.

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usriders | @usriders | 4 days ago
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@jenniferhunter

@usriders I had spinal cord compression in my neck, and it did affect my legs, and my gait was uneven and weaker. Compression in the spinal cord may be able to affect a body part below that level, so I think your situation is similar. Compression of the spinal cord can also cause bowel or bladder irregularities and lead to incontinence. Your specialist has to officially answer you, but I think that you are correct.

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Thanks for replying and sharing your experiences.

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