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wayne50901
wayne50901

Hi all just adding to my last post l4/L5/S1 disc herniations for 2 yrs severe back bum up spine pain etc but last week or so if I walk up a set of stairs which takes a bit my legs go to jelly and feel like I've just stood up to quick and get sort of dizzy, if I sit up straight I find it hard to breath and lastly the down stairs area seems to be asleep if u know what I mean anyone else getting/ gotten these symptoms

Concerned and frustrated

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  • gabriella44865
    gabriella44865 wayne50901

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    That's horrible for you. Has it affected your bowel or bladder if you don't mind me asking?

    • wayne50901
      wayne50901 gabriella44865

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      No not as yet every now and than it hurts a little to do a wee my latest symptom is right arm has no strength and feels like it's asleep half the time

  • wayne50901
    wayne50901

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    I've been back to doctors today had another ct scan yesterday the result was moderate disc degeneration between L4 to S1 with narrowing of the spinal canal disc bulges from L4 through to S1 I've been booked for a nuclear bone scan and an MRI on brain and neck hope to get some answers soon

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