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in reply to: Failed Posterior Foraminotomy #28227
I had relief for 2 weeks after my last surgery. It was # 2 surgery in past 3 years. My symptoms seem to be worsening. along with more symptoms of blurred vision from time to time, memory problems and problems with balance. I was also diagnosed with myelomalacia from C4-C6. The doctors do not like for me to bring it up. I am sorry your surgery failed. Praying for u….
Dr. Corenman. My neurosurgeon said he has no idea what is causing the cord atrophy or Myelomalacia. If you would go back to
Post # 23223 I gave you the results of my lastest MRI. He said my case is rare and wants to send me to Duke. I just lab work done 2 weeks ago and everything was in limits except for Hgb which was 10.8. Just confused. Do you feel this is a rare case? Continuing to have bilateral neuropathy in my hands and first 3 digits are really burning.The pain has increased in both shoulders with pain radiating to elbows. Wrist are now beginning to burn. Thank you for any suggestions you can give.,in reply to: Nerve damage #23223Dr. Corenman, I had Mri and follow up with Neurosurgeon last week. MRI results 1. A somewhat congenitally narrow cervical canal measuring 9.5 MM AP otherwise normal at C2-3. @. Moderale C5-6 central stenosis with the canal measuring 6.5 MM AP noted due to mild changes at C5-6 spondylosis superimposed upon the congenitally narrow canal.3. Satisfactory post opertative changes from relatively rcent C4-5 ACDF are noted without residualC4-5 central or foraminal stenosis. Chronic CORD ATROPHY and CORD MYELOMALACIA and adjacent to C5 vetebral segment is noted. Stable satisfactory postoperative changes from C6-7 ACDF are noted without residual stenosis or cord atrophy.myelomalcia at the C6-7 level. The C2-3, C3-4, C7-T1 and proximal thoracic disc, adjacent vetebral segments, and remainder the exam are otherwise unremarkable.
Regarding the cord atrophy and myelomalacia at the C-5 segment Dr. told me he didn’t know what caused it and this was a rare diagnosis and he was going to send me to Duke University for a consult with neurosurgeon/neurologist.He did however say that I did have to have the C4-5 ACDF. In your opinion is this something to be very concerned about. The more I try to find out about this condition the more afraid I become. I appreciate your correspondence in the past. Thank You…..in reply to: Nerve damage #23128Thank you for your input. I will keep you informed.
in reply to: Nerve damage #23126I am going to see if my PvP will order MRI of cervical spine. I have appt with neurosurgeon on Nov. 10. First available. Some people on the spine health forum have questioned why a post operative MRI was not ordered. Several of them had problems and a post operative MRI was ordered. Do you think I need to request another surgeon? I will keep you posted.
in reply to: Nerve damage #23112Dr. Corenman, Thank you so much for explaining this to me. This chronic pain has taken a toll on me. I really appreciate this. Kathyrob56
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