Guest guest Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Hi, I had an MRI recently, and it might only be because my massage therapist asked to see a copy of it that I read the MRI and saw the last conclusion said that the findings were of a tethered cord (lower lying conus and fatty filum terminale). My doctor and his nurse never specifically mentioned it to me. I also have degeneration in my spine (in my neck which showed up in xray) and changes in L3-L5. The TC really explains my urinary frequency/urgency and some problems with incontinence that I've experienced, as well as the random pain and weakness in my legs that I experience. I brought up to my doctor that the TC was never mentioned to me and he more or less interrupted me and said that when he looks at an MRI, it's his job to determine if I am a surgical candidate or not. I do recall him saying that people in my situation can often end up worse after surgery, and I suppose from what I've read in some places online that that can be the case with TC release, if that is what he meant. Why would he not feel the need to tell me about the TC? did he think I was better off not knowing if there was nothing he could do? I am having a cortisone injection in my lumbar area next week. I guess this is for the degeneration/inflammation that I have. Is there anything else you would suggest that I do, or ask for? Is it true that bending at the waist and flexing and extending my neck are pulling on my cord each time and damaging it? Are there certain movements you try to avoid? What about sleeping, is there a way you position yourself to limit stretching the cord? any more suggestions? thank you Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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