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I can feel your worry. As a patient of the WaltonCentre I can assure you that your wife is in the very best hands with top specialists and nurses. I can not fault the care I have received over the last 7 years. I hope your wife is ok, be strong

To be honest Richard there are so many things that can cause those symptoms that I would not like to start guessing. An alteration in Bowel movements is probably due to nerve involvement, as I too have bowel and bladder issues due to nerve damage. I know it is hard but try not to worry. Let me know how she gets on

hi richard

im not a dr but your wife seems to have some symptoms like myself but don't take this that she has what i have been diagnosed as having look and read about Spinal Stenosis i was fed up of been fobbed of with different tests till i had an MRI scan done november last yr when it was picked up i don't know if she as any of balance episosed's but i do there are two kinds of this type of spinal stenosis if she as the same as i have i get really bad tingling in my legs and feet and pain in my back it can be helped with pain killers or surjury but the hospital are trying different tecnechics at the moment as operating is the last resort but i do have quite a few other problem's with my spine so im not saying she as this but its worth reading about it but don't take my word for what i could be very wrong by giving you my own syptoms of what i have that she may not have.

i also understand your concern for your wife but you will know better what is the cause and its best you do as the conultant tells you not to fly this can be due to causeing blood clots.

i hope she gets sorted out tell her she is better taking notice by not flying i no i couldn't when i got told from the out come of the MRI scan till they find out what to do for me some ppl can have this problems yrs and not no they have this problem its degenaration of the spinal cord but i stress dpn't take mine as been the same as your wife's till you are told i just hope its not the same as mine as im very limited to what i can do. 

good luck and keep us posted 

Hi Richard your wife symptoms are similar to mine numbness in legs pins and needles it took two year for my operation but if I am fair to consultants I had epidural injections but they lasted only for a few months I can imagine what pain your wife is going thru I am now a week and a bit post op I had a spinal fusion and have been told to be active as much as possible but also rest 

Hi hun I am also having similar issues with tingling / numbness legs arms feet and hands, I have been diagnosed with spondylosis and degerated disc disease however my mri shows no nerve issues so there saying they don't think my spine has anything to do with them issues ! I have been refused to see a Nero surgeon for second opinion and nobody wants to know tbh my gp is good and sending letters off to all the right people yet they just. Decline! I am waiting for pain management and being sent to romatolagy (spelling bad lol ) . Anyways hope your wife gets some answers soon good luck and take care. 

hi richard i also suffer with similar symtons and severe head pain i was diagnosed 2 years ago with discs c4 c5 completley worn away and had them replaced and fusion 8 weeks later, july last year head pain returned then oct had the scariest experience with the head pain and sudden water sensation inside right arm fingers and toes numb pins and needles bladder urgency symptons and also bowel prolaspe and difficulty emptying bowel normally i recently had c6 c7 facetectomy and c7 nerve root compression surgery i am 5 weeks post op and dont notice any difference except less pain in right shoulder i am to have xray on lower back and investigations as during lumber puncture oct dr asked if i had had any i mentioned it but no one seemed concerned but i will make sure my neurosurgeon investigates every channel my diagnosis is spinal stenosis which means narrowing of the spine i have joined this site as to be honest i dont have a clue what is happening or if its going to seriously affect my future i am 47 and always been physically fit and active now i dont recognise myself im suffering depression memory loss no get up and go , please try stay positive if they can fix it they will quickly x good luck keep intouch cath x

Hi Richard, I am also new to forums, I have just seen your post and thought I would reply.

I have recently been discharged from The Walton Centre and can say they are absoloutley fantastic there. I hope everything went well for your wife and she has got the answers and treatment needed.