“Chemical radiculopathy” (caused by leakage of nucleus through an annular tear) is a condition that could occur but I am uncertain how prevalent this condition occurs. Tarlov cysts are almost common without symptom generation.
Your statement “Negative Upper motor neuron signs. Mild hyperflexia with patellar tendon reflexes” is incorrect as “Upper motor neuron signs” are long tract signs (“Upper motor neuron signs”).
Peripheral neuropathy is associated with increased night symptoms (“My nerve symptoms just increase at night”).
Dr. Corenman
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Donald Corenman, MD, DC is a highly-regarded spine surgeon, considered an expert in the area of neck and back pain. Trained as both a Medical Doctor and Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Corenman earned academic appointments as Clinical Assistant Professor and Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, and his research on spine surgery and rehabilitation has resulted in the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles and two books.
