Re: Any Ideas? Radiating pain/tingling sensation. Cord Compression?

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>phoenix_rising76 wrote:

Hi Everyone,

Since my accident in July '05 I have had a great deal of neck pain

and low back pain, as well as headaches.

Hi,

I have c-spine herniations with pain, numbness and heavyness in the arms and

fingers too. I was told that I don't have cord compression by my neurologist.

I was told that I have cord displacement by my orthopedist. I was told by my

pain care specialist that there is no difference between cord compression and

cord displacement. I can't figure this out.

Please continue to write because you seem to have very similar injuries to me

and maybe we can help each other out. I have found so much help and support

from this group.

P.S. I have been on Lyrica for approximately 6 months and it does help.

Phyllis

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Phyllis wrote:

I was told that I don't have cord compression by my neurologist

- told that I have cord displacement by my orthopedist

- pain care specialist that there is no difference between cord compression and

cord displacement.

Hi Phyllis,

Isn't it all so frustrating? I've met people who have had fusions

with just the thecal sac flattened, without cord compression or the

arm problems. I guess they just had neuro's who wanted to cut.

As much as I prefer conservative treatment, the symptoms going to my

legs is new and frightening now that I'm feeling wobbly. I've been

in PT for well over a year now and have many, many strenghtening

exercises. Back on the 21st of September I was doing the best I have

since the accident. I had a couple of days with a pain level of 2!

I know I haven't done antything drastic to cause more problems.

How long have you been dealing with your neck problems? How are they

treating it? I've never even had a cervical collar.

I've read (manufacturer) that it can take up to a week for the

Lyrica to start helping. I hope it is sooner than that, I should be

able to fill that tonight.

Take care,

Jackie

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I have demyelinating neuropathy and I'm also on Lyrica. It helps me a lot with

my pain in my hans and feet.

Trish

Phyliss wrote:

I have been on Lyrica for approximately 6 months and it does help.