MRI recently noticed spinal Csf collection
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Hey there my name is Fazel and about a year and half ago I was in a car accident as a passenger with one of my co workers we were hit in the back as the accident occurred four pieces of small glass shot threw and got stuck in my back hitting me in several places I was rushed to hospital and didn't have surgery but was examined and treated. My doctors said there was some spinal fluid leakage but no nerve damage so generally my Right leg was much weaker than my Left and I learned to get the strength back after several months in my right leg but over the year I have had a weird tingling and burning weird feeling in my left leg and it feels as if my left leg is always numb like 24/7 I have no hot or cold feeling in it which is so weird when I step into the shower n it's cold I feel that it's water but not a reaction of it being cold if that makes sense...I recently went into a doctor to get a MRI and about a week ago I got the results which were as stated "A Recent MRI of the Thoracic spine revealed an area of increased signal intensity in the Right lateral aspect of the Thoracic spinal Cord consistent with an area of Gliosis and likely a penetrating injury in this location. There was a small CSF Collection in the Epidural space anterior to the thecal Sac from C7 to T6 most consistent with a Dural Tear." I DONT know what any of that means please if anyone can help me with any suggestions or clarification I have not used a forum before and this matter is stopping me from performing my day to day activities in all reality I feel as if I honestly have One leg because have the time my leg feels weak and numb and so weird I skateboard and I am sponsored and this matter has stopped me from going on trips and performing to the best of my ability I'm honestly heartbroken Today my doctor prescribed me 100mg of Apo Gabapentin and he said to try this and see if the problem goes away I took one tablet earlier as its 9pm here I live in Winnipeg Canada if anyone has some info or help for me I would be so grateful thank u for reading my dilemma God bless!
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SteV3 fazel
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I am very sorry to hear about your car accident, and welcome to Patient Info.
Because you posted your MRI Scan results online, it is fairly easy to find people that will give you the information you require, or know where to go to find it.
Have you been prescribed Gabapentin for a certain period, or is it longer? Gabapentin is a drug, similar to Tramadol but is nowhere near as potent, but like all medications it is still a drug that can become addictive, over periods of long use. It is prescribed mainly for nerve or muscle pain, but it cannot fix the issue your MRI scan is showing.
The main area of your MRI which is noted in your post is the build up of Glosis, this is what should have been pointed out to you, I am assuming the report was drawn up by a Consultant Neurologist, it would have been easier for you, if he explained it on a patient level.
What I have done is included details from the Medical Doctors website, (if I post the address in this message, it will cause this post to go in to moderation which I do not want). Anyway, this explains everything in easy to understand terms.
http://mddk.com/gliosis.html
If you need anything else just let us know.
Regards,
Les.
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Regards,
Alan
fazel SteV3
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SteV3 fazel
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I know more than most regarding problems or disorders regarding the nervous system, because I have been through enough tests and numerous Neurologists and even Professors in Neurology. When you mentioned Gabapentin, I knew what is was used for because I have been on them in the past.
The trauma from your injury, has caused your immune system to form a scar formation which has led to your nerve system to your left leg. Going by the report the Glosis is between your C7 to T6 of your spinal cord - going by this your injury was between the Thoracic and Cervical areas (near the top of the spine). In your statement report it states the Thoracic part of the spine (C7-T6) is the exact area, basically they are saying the injury is at the top of thoracic and just below the cervical part of your spine.
Glosis is the clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, however if you have a injury or trauma that affects any area of the spine then Glosis will build up around that area to protect it from further injury. To put Glosis in a better perspective, you have probably heard of a "Lumbar Puncture"? This is where a doctor can place a needle in to the spine and draw some of the Glosis off for doing tests on. I have had it done myself numerous times.
What I do not understand is why they did not pick up on this injury iniitially. Glosis takes 5-7 days to form in the spine around the damaged area. You have to go further than this to see the symptoms you are experiencing which I would assume, is in the sensory cortex and motor cortex and has caused increased signal intensity, more specifically to your left leg. Numbness and tingling would be your sensory cortex is slightly damaged, and weakness points to your motor cortex - indicating both cortex are damaged.
I do not know the chances of having an operation to repair this back to a state which you can tolerate more easily, or whether it is a injury that will leave you on medication.
I had a choice with a back injury, but more dangerous and it involved Deep Brain Surgery, when I asked about the chances of success I was informed of just 5%. To me, gathering from research I did prior to me being asked - the Deep Brain Surgery was too much of a chance of becoming much worse. It was at this point I went for medication for life, I did not have many options back then, but even now I don't regret not having the surgery, I have met many people that have had it done and the outcome in so many cases put me off.
Okay, these days I'm on over 30 tablets a day, plus 6 injections in my neck every 10 weeks. My accident happened over 30 years ago, but it left me with a rare nerve disorder that, has cause my left leg to drag behind me, and twisted my foot inwards, I get numbness in my legs, cramps in both legs and swelling in both legs. Because my condition is progressive I am now in a wheelchair and unable to control my arms properly due to the nerve condition.
I used to work 16 hour shifts a day and think nothing of it, apart from being on good money. Now, it takes me and my wife about 45-60 minutes to get out of bed and dressed. But I have many problems which are all linked back to my main injury, with me it was like I hit a brick wall in my early 20's with no return. But as they say life still goes on, that probably sounds stupid coming from me....
I hope that explains it a bit better for you. If my doctor said something to me that I did not understand I would ask them to rephrase in terms that I would understand.
All the best,
Regards,
Les.
fazel SteV3
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