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What is Nerve root clumping at L4 L5 and L5 S1?
Nerve root clumping is usually indicative of arachnoiditis, a painful, progressive spinal condition. Please research arachnoiditis.
What are symptoms of spinal arachnoidits?
Typical symptoms of spinal arachnoiditis include back pain that increases with activity, pain in one or both legs or feet, and sensory abnormalities of some type, usually involving decreased reflexes.
What does arachnoiditis on an mri mean?
Arachnoiditis is inflammation of the the leptomeninges (arachnoid and pia mater). These structures wrap the surface of the brain and spinal cord. When they are inflamed, whatever the underlying cause, gadolinium injection during an MRI scan causes enhancement of the leptomeninges on T1 weighted images. Many different health problems may cause arachnoiditis (from tuberculosis to carcinomatosis to autoimmune diseases). So, strictly speaking, arachnoiditis on an MRI means the leptomeninges enhance.
What are the long term effects from leaking spinal fluid?
Leaking spinal fluid, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, can lead to several long-term effects if not properly treated. These may include persistent headaches, often described as "postural" headaches that worsen when upright, as well as risks of meningitis and other infections due to reduced CSF pressure. Chronic neurological symptoms, such as dizziness, cognitive impairment, and visual disturbances, may also occur. Additionally, prolonged leaks can lead to complications like arachnoiditis or spinal instability.
How is arachnoiditis diagnosed?
The most reliable method of establishing the diagnosis of arachnoiditis is a positive computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan, combined with one or more of the symptoms.
How is arachnoiditis treated?
Treatment for arachnoiditis is mostly done with medications, and is geared toward reducing the inflammation and alleviating pain. Medications may include both nonsteroidal and steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Do all neurons occur in the spinal cord?
yes
When does spinal cord infarction occur?
Spinal cord infarction occurs when one of the three major arteries that supply blood (and therefore oxygen) to the spinal cord is blocked.
Do reflexes occur in the spinal cord?
the spinal cords role in reflexes is to help you move about when it is needed when reacting to a stimuli
Will excessive epidural injections in the lower back cause arachnoiditis?
Excessive epidural injections in the lower back can potentially lead to complications, including arachnoiditis, which is inflammation of the arachnoid membrane surrounding the spinal cord. While the risk increases with the number of injections, other factors such as the injection technique, the substances used, and individual patient conditions also play a significant role. It is essential for patients to discuss the risks and benefits of multiple epidural injections with their healthcare provider. Monitoring and adhering to recommended guidelines can help minimize risks.
What does No fluid in spinal cord during lumbar puncture indicate?
I doubt there would be NO fluid in the spinal cord, but very often physicians cannot tap the spinal cord to obtain fluid, sometimes, they just cannot get in. In cases like this, they will often send the person to radiology for a CT assisted lumbar puncture There is a condition called dry tap, that is when no fluid drained out while lumbar puncture is performed. Fluid thickening due to inflammatory process (called arachnoiditis) may be one of its causes (because it thickens, it cannot pass the syringe)
What symptoms would a person with arachnoiditis have?
they would stub there toes cause their legs dont work right
