Hi,
I posted a question a few months ago but did not receive a reply so I thought I?d try again. I have been diagnosed with Cauda Equina Syndrome, chronic spinal stenosis, chronic nerve compression, DDD, and have had 4 spinal surgeries in the last 3 years. I had a myelogram after my first surgery and the Dr. had a hard time getting the needle in place because it kept veering off all the scar tissue around my spine. I had a second myelogram the day after having an ant/post fusion which contained both RBC and WBC and I?m not sure if it was the result of a traumatic tap or because an artery (and who knows what else) was nicked during surgery when they were trying to cut through all the scar tissue which caused a hematoma that required another surgery. My problem is that I have EVERY symptom of Arachnoiditis and have for a few years now. I asked my Dr. if I had it and he said he didn?t think so but that my nerves may be stuck together. Huh?!
I had a few things listed on previous MRI?s and myelograms and I wasn?t sure what they meant. What does it mean when you have enhancing scar within diskectomy defect which is entirely contained within the anterior epidural fat?
Or enhancing scar encasing the nerve roots?
Also, what would cause reduced filling of the nerve roots on a myelogram?
Do you know of anyone who is familiar with A. that could.review my films?
My Dr. cannot explain why I still have pain all the time.
Thank you,
Sue