symptoms of cervical spinal stenosis

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Posted by Randy on December 16, 2000 at 22:52:28:

I was diagnosed with mild cervical spinal stenosis about 6 months ago. I had an MRI of the cervical spine. One doctor said that leaning my head back at the dentist for so long probably did it. That's when my symptoms started. I have no pain. My symptoms are as follows.
1) At times, weakness or a nervous feeling in my arms and legs (especially after eating).
2) When I lift my arms above my shoulders while holding something heavy, my arms will shake.
3) My neck will tremble as I lift my head and body out of bed. Sometimes I can feel the trembling in my face.
4) My hands sometimes feel weak. It is harder for me to write now.

I am 44 years old, and work on a computer all day. In addition, I have been hitting a heavy punching bag for the last 20 years. I saw a couple of the best spine doctors in Miami Fl, as well as a couple of neurologists. When they test my reflexes, strength, etc., they all say I am fine. But I know I am not.
I even saw a gastroenterolist and told him that I didn't feel right sometimes after eating and that I felt cold, nervous and weak right after eating. He gave me some tests and said I was fine. The stange thing is that all these feelings started right after the dentist.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Randy



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