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Spine & Spinal Nerve Disorders

Discuss topics related to spinal cord injury, spinal discs, back and neck pain, osteoporosis, sciatica, scoliosis, spondylosis, stenosis, and whiplash on this forum.

numbness on part of the skin on my upper thigh after Lumbar Puncture?

Hi there, I had a lumbar puncture about 3 weeks ago, and everything has been fine. However, for the past week, I have been experiencing numbness on part of the skin on my upper thigh when I touch it. I don't know if this is related to the lumbar puncture or not. 

by User avatar cyan wash

My L6 Story, I got lower back nerve shock, but regular exercise and chiropractor helped me a lot

I had my first lower back nerve shock from what I now know was my L6 moving. After several episodes over the years. I developed a habit of doing lower back and core exercises. Mainly because it seemed to provide relief and normalcy. Found out about the L6 when I thought I had a kidney stone but it...

by User avatar Guest

Chronic Headaches After ACDF While Pregnant

I am writing this to hopefully help others and maybe get some help myself. I am 36 and had DD in my cervical spine for 6 years. I had ACDF  C5-7 in August of 2017 and my recovery was near 100%. In August of this year I found out I was pregnant. I have had a headache 31/2 months out of the...

by User avatar pasty empowerment

Neck Surgery and chance of a Voice changing? I'm a singer and cannot get an answer from doctor

Can anyone who had surgery on C4-5-6 of neck with a spacer and plate tell me if there voice change for good. I am asking because I am a singer and I don't know and I am not getting a direct answer from my doctors. I know everyone is different but if I know there is a possibility I won't be shock...

by User avatar Guest

Two pin holes at top of butt and was diagnosed with spina bifida

my sister has the two pin holes and was born with them. If you also had a fatty tumor at the base of your spine, then you should see a neurologist. My sister finally learned at age 60 that she has spina bifida. She has had restless legs her entire life and numbness and incontenence in the...

by User avatar Guest

I got sciatica from falling down the stairs and now having strong pain from my spine down to feet

Walking down the steps with my dog on a lease.Suddenly my dog sprang (cat) and I fell down the steps.Due to this I have a condition called sciatica. Sometimes really bad..pain from my spine down to my feet then again feet go numb. Feet can go numb without warning.I have to sit before being able to...

by User avatar joyful rear

pain started in my lower back on the right side. It spread to the right side of back and shoulders

I had a coughing fit, bent over to cough and somehow hurt my back. The pain started in my lower back on the right side. It spread to the entire right side of my back and shoulders. A few days later I found a small bump on my upper back near my neck on the side. It has been four days since then and...

by User avatar fructed theme

Broken back at L5, chronic pain and now Paraplegic. I suffer from PTSD and serious depression

Answered by a doctor

I've just found this site and it seems to be interesting, so here goes. In 1991 while working at heights on a building site I fell 40ft hitting the ground they stated at about 90mph , I of course broke legs and other parts were in juried, but I broke my back at the L5 leaving me with no bowel or...

by User avatar subscribed sweet

Scoliosis age 36 severe inflammation, The hip pain is awful as it radiates around to my sciatic

Concerned that my scoliosis impacting my health in a severe way. I am 36 and am finding it hard to get around some days. I retain 20 to 30 lbs of fluid all the time in the lower part of my body. Of I'm on my feet at work you can bet by the time I come home my calves will be the size of my thighs and...

by User avatar shy view

are there any non surgical methods for back recovery? doctor recommended back trans fusion

I need second opinion doctor is recommending back trans fusion. my pain levels are not normally high unless doing intense squatting or ab movement but I can still go about my day without to much bother on my back . was wondering if there are other non surgical methods for recovey. broad based sub...

by User avatar Guest