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peripheral neuropathy and annular tears.

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icecool
icecool

Has anyone suffered from peripheral neuropathy due to an annular tear between L4 and L5. I would be grateful for any replies to this as the condition is extremely distressing.

Many thanks.

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  • stephen88897
    stephen88897 icecool

    Posted

    Hi for anyone who has things like this or disc problems accompanied with other things get checked thorough asap. Learned this myself as been getting told for months I have just a slipped disc and little scoliosis from start of July. Found out on Tuesday from a spinal specialist yes indeed my disc at L5 S1 is done and needs attention but as I've been saying for months the little scoliosis is my back being angled and skewed off centre from my neck till three quarters of the way down my spine. Verdict probably nothing that can be done with it as too risky an op so think the scoliosis theory has went out the window.I lean over to my right hand side and probably never straighten up. Fifty fifty I'll never work again I've been told . Find out next week at spinal hospital. Anyone out there only take diagnosis from a spinal specialist or surgeon and indeed demand to see one if you feel that an issue is seriously upHope this helps at least one person get back to full normality. End of the day it's your spine your life and not the doctors etc. If you know something is seriously wrong kick up hell and get properly checked over. Do not delay or be fobbed off.

    • icecool
      icecool stephen88897

      Posted

      Thanks Stephen. I have an appointment soon with a spinal surgeon but expect tobe fobbed off as this has been going on for a while and nothing done about it!!

      What questions would you suggest I ask him.

    • stephen88897
      stephen88897 icecool

      Posted

      It depends really what your own individual problem is. I'd at least be looking at an MRI scan. Did one in July on myself and issues on my upper spine wasn't noticed and it was only my second MRI the other day that it was picked up with a specialist who was on the ball and noticed. He wasn't too happy it was previously overlooked in July and is going to have words with the person who assessed the first MRI. As it's 6 months past now it's not looking too good for my back/spine. Maybe if it was picked up then it would have been different.

  • ihavenonickname
    ihavenonickname icecool

    Posted

    Find the very best spinal surgeon.

    The disc us the cushion between each vertebral pair ..the outside fibrous tissue that holdscthe gel like substance inside has ruptured

    Look for an esteemed university with a medical school with a university hospital and clinic

    • stephen88897
      stephen88897 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      Hi. Yes I know but that is not my main problem. I have had a severe lumbar shift way back in June. As I kept getting told it was my disc(which it is) with a little scoliosis MRI my back angles quite bad. Told this is inoperable. Feel though if I'd been taken seriously at the beginning instead of fobbed off it may have had a far better outcome.

    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname stephen88897

      Posted

      I am with you...let's not take no as the answer. Need your city and country...let's research and see what we learn...hugs

    • stephen88897
      stephen88897 ihavenonickname

      Posted

      Thanks. What I'm really trying to say is do not just accept a diagnosis if something you know is far more worse than they say. After all doctors etc do get it wrong at times. I was told since July just minor scoliosis as your disc is slipped etc. Turns out this scoliosis is nothing like that. Told a few days ago it will be 99 percent inoperable so be left with it Maybe it would have made a big difference the correct diagnosis at the beginning. If it's bad damage you have time and correct diagnosis at the beginning can be the difference between a full recovery or not. Ps the disc is operable. Rest of my spine is not now. Worth the second and third opinion if you know something seriously wrong. Wish I did at the beginning

    • icecool
      icecool ihavenonickname

      Posted

      Thanks I will. I am sick of the back pain, the burning, numbness and feeling as if both legs are going to burst due to skin feeling too tight particularly around the ankles. Life is pure s...

      Thanks again for your support.

    • stephen88897
      stephen88897 icecool

      Posted

      I had a lot of the same. Burning sensation. Nerve pain. Back pain. Muscular pain. This was due to my disc problem but made worse with lumbar lateral shift. Next week it is the neuro specialist Iam seeing. Sounds to me like it could possibly be a nerve issue with you too as similar to my own experience. If you get ice cold feet. Pins and needles sensation in your leg/legs or feet it would be certainly something you should get looked at with the nerves itself.
    • icecool
      icecool stephen88897

      Posted

      Thanks Stephen What can be done about it? It is driving me nuts.
    • stephen88897
      stephen88897 icecool

      Posted

      Well for me I'm getting the disc took out as it's pressing on the nerves. As I say I don't know if that would be your solution? That's the route I've to go and can't wait. Sooner the better. 👍

    • stephen88897
      stephen88897 icecool

      Posted

      Hi. No probz at all. I experienced 5 months of the constant 24/7 pain and agony. Like continuous torture so I know where your coming from. I've had a ton of tightness and pain on my outer hip knee and ankle which feels like guitar strings it's so tight so I know what you mean.

    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname icecool

      Posted

      hugs...I am laying flat wirh my hips flexed cause my L4-5 is a pain in the... .
    • ihavenonickname
      ihavenonickname stephen88897

      Posted

      I am about to have mine removed and fuse the whole thing! I have been flat for almost three weeks this time. hug to you both
  • amkoffee
    amkoffee icecool

    Posted

    I just have a couple of words of advice. If you decide to have an MRI on your

    own, do not do an open machine, as they are not as good as a closed one. And if

    possible go for one with contrast dye which is even better.

    • icecool
      icecool amkoffee

      Posted

      Thanks .Will make sure they use the contrast .
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