Renee016

Hi, jltk - where is the disc pressing, do you know? Is it pressing a nerve root - if so, that could also explain pain in your wrist. Or is it pressing on the spinal cord itself, which could cause myelopathy and mimic a lot of symptoms of MS. (How were you diagnosed with that, by the way.)

Also, I read something very interesting a short time ago about a connection between MS and herniated discs in the neck. Something about neck injuries actually inducing MS in people who are suseptible. Maybe you could do a search on that. Actually, I think I will too.

Take care and feel a whole lot better.
Renee

PS Type in "neck injuries - Multiple Sclerosis"

[This message has been edited by Renee016 (edited 07-26-2003).]

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1982 Fusion surgery for scoliosis with stainless steel Harrington Rod (T5 - L3) using pelvic bone for grafting
1999 Neck problems began
2001 Cervical Kyphosis
2002 Diagnosed with Epstein-Barr (level was 7+) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2003 3 Herniated Cervical Discs - C4 thru C7. One disc (C5-6) pressing on the spinal cord (no nerve root compression) causing leg weakness, tingling, burning and numbness - diagnosed with myelopathy and ACDF recommended.
2/24/03 One-Level Anterior Cervical Discectomy with donor bone and titanium plate (C5-6)
Post 2/03 - Symptoms returned and worsening. Weakness in my legs is like walking against a 50 mph wind - pain in lower back and all the way down my right leg to the ankle - vertigo, muscle spasms in trunk and legs
7/03 EEG, BAERS and MRI of brain all normal
7/03 MRI of lumbar spine showed mild herniated disc (L4/5) with moderate to severe DDD and edema in the endplates. HOLDING OUT FOR ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT!