Hi I'm new to this forum and was hoping someone can show some.light on a issue I am having I have a t7/8 left paracentral disk bulge the mri report states that it is touching the cord but shows no cord compression I have been suffering from increasing problems walking as well as severe pains in my legs with severe what I can only describe as stiffness in my Inner groin hip.area and knees and ankles which makes walking difficult I also have weakness in my pelvis and both legs. not sure if this is related to the bulge I have had my lumbar mri and they say there is nothing found here I am having genetic testing for a suspected Myotonic dystrophy as my ck.has been up.to.2000 I am 23 as well and a normally healthy male the so.called stiffness whether to class this as spasticy is open to debate has been going on for 3 years now and is progressing I feel please could someone shed light on this matter if you have had something similar or if my problem is related to.something different altogether just getting worried and depressed.with it
Sorry to hear that, I can imagine how you must be feeling! This has been on going for 3 years you say?! The spinal cord must have some compression/inflammation because that is not normal at all. When'd you last do an MRI scan?
Hi everyone thank you for.getting back to me my last mri was 6 months ago and that was of the full spine the mri report just stated a disk bulge at t7/8 with no cord compression so I'm stumped my legs are constantly stiff whether or not this is something else ie a neuro musclure disorder is new to me I forgot to mention I have also has 3 emg tests on my legs and have always showed nothing so it is confusing
I just wanted to tell you not to worry so..its very confusing i know when you dont exactly know whats going on with your body..if been there as many here have, so i can understand how you feel.
A bulging disc..also known as a herniated disc can cause muscle weakness ..even if the cord is not compressed...nerve roots may be and these nerve roots may be pinched.
Thanks for the reply I was wondering if you can get spasticity in both legs and feet with a left paracentral disk bulge with no cord compression since I am almost certain I will be paralysed soon
Thanks for the reply I was wondering if you can get spasticity in both legs and feet with a left paracentral disk bulge with no cord compression since I am almost certain I will be paralysed soon
ryann1990 im going to link some reading for you to look at on the forum...this will help develop your understanding of what is going on.....watch the vids too
From my understanding spasticity comes from nerve damage...are your symptoms progressively worsening? If they are then ask for intervention..get an MRI and dont hesitate to 'push' your doctors on this.
Hi laura thanks.for the reply but it didn't really give me a clear definition of what is going on I need to know.if anyone on this forum has spasticity from.a thoriac disk bulge or something similar thanks hence the reason I started the other thread
Spasticity is caused by an imbalance of signals from the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) to the muscles. This imbalance is often found in people with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord injury.
What Are the Symptoms of Spasticity?
Increased muscle tone Overactive reflexes Involuntary movements, which may include spasms (brisk and/or sustained involuntary muscle contraction) and clonus (series of fast involuntary contractions) Pain Decreased functional abilities and delayed motor development Difficulty with care and hygiene Abnormal posture Contractures (permanent contraction of the muscle and tendon due to severe persistent stiffness and spasms) Bone and joint deformities
How Is Spasticity Diagnosed?
Your doctor will evaluate your medical history in order to diagnose spasticity. He or she will look at what medications you have taken and whether you have a history of neurological or muscular disorders in yourself or your family.
Several tests can help confirm the diagnosis. These tests evaluate your arm and leg movements, muscular activity, passive and active range of motion, and ability to perform self-care activities.