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Losing sensation in feet Mar 27, 2019 9:42:43 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile

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Post by pensnohay on Mar 27, 2019 9:42:43 GMT -8

Hey there everyone! I had a tumor removed from my spinal cord a T6 in 2008. I was able to regain enough sensation in my feet to balance enough to walk with a cane. Now fast forward 11 years and I’ve been noticing more and more that my balance is getting worse because of the loss of feeling in my feet. Is this what happens over time? Has this happened to you? Is there anything that will help the feeling return? Any advice, thoughts, suggestions, or comments are surely appreciated!

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Losing sensation in feet Mar 27, 2019 12:47:14 GMT -8

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Post by tarabev on Mar 27, 2019 12:47:14 GMT -8

From my own personal experience, no, this isn't what can happen over time, Ive been a walker now for 20 years and I havent noticed any decline in sensation anywhere on my body.
If I had, I'd be getting very worried and would immediately be going to see a specialist to get scans done.
Please don't ignore any changes that you're having.....by the way, I'm a similar age to you, I'm 54 and although I'm noticing changes in my body due to menopause, I havent had any changes due to my SCI

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tetra Advanced Member Posts: 815 Post Likes Received: 942 Date Joined: November 2016 Injury: C5-7 Incomplete Date Injured: 5/28/2008 Member is: Offline Send PM	Losing sensation in feet Mar 27, 2019 18:36:37 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by tetra on Mar 27, 2019 18:36:37 GMT -8 I second tarabev's advice. This should only occur if there is further nerve degeneration. You need and MRI
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pensnohay New Member Posts: 6 Reputation: 0 Likes Date Joined: July 2018 Member is: Offline Send PM	Losing sensation in feet Apr 4, 2019 10:44:08 GMT -8 via Inspired Mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pensnohay on Apr 4, 2019 10:44:08 GMT -8 Oh my gosh! I am just seeing the answers from you two! I thank you very much! I’m scheduling an MRI right now! Thank you again! Penelope

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Losing sensation in feet Apr 4, 2019 14:33:16 GMT -8

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Post by tarabev on Apr 4, 2019 14:33:16 GMT -8

Apr 4, 2019 10:44:08 GMT -8 pensnohay said:

Oh my gosh! I am just seeing the answers from you two! I thank you very much! I’m scheduling an MRI right now!
Thank you again!
Penelope

Please let us know your results and even if the MRI is clear, speak to someone about your loss of feeling and find out what the cause is, you don't want it getting worse and worse

ray New Member Posts: 43 Post Likes Received: 54 Date Joined: July 2018 Injury: C5 Tetraplegic, ASIA-D with Brown Sequar Date Injured: 18 June 2006 Member is: Offline Send PM	Losing sensation in feet Apr 11, 2019 14:21:33 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by ray on Apr 11, 2019 14:21:33 GMT -8 I agree with Tarabev and Tetra. Although there is day-to-day variability, I have never experienced a trend toward degeneration in the past 13 years since injury. Let us know how your MRI goes!
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Losing sensation in feet

Post by pensnohay on Mar 27, 2019 9:42:43 GMT -8

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Post by tetra on Mar 27, 2019 18:36:37 GMT -8

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