Question 1

could severe cervical degenerative disc disease cause or contribute to tmj?

Accepted Answer

Don't see how: Although the same degenerative processes (arthritis) that lead to cervical degeneration can also affect the temporomandibular joint itself and cause erosion etc. I see no cause effect between the two. In fact, the latest partyline on what CAUSES TMJ is "We don't know."  BTW, TMJ is the abbreviation for the jaw JOINT.  TMJ disorder or TMD is the actual DISEASE category and condition.

Question 2

does my degenerative disc disease cause the severe pain between my shoulder blades?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Degenerative disc usually have effect upon the nerve exiting around their location.
There is a dermatome MAP used to help diagnose which nerve is involved along with muscle involvement.
If the disk/spinal nerve corresponds to the area of pain, then it may be the culprit.
A good neurologic evaluation checking for correlation would be helpful.

Question 3

can degenerative disc disease cause numbness not only in legs but to quickly jump up back to bra line? herniated l2-3, 3-4, 4-5, c5-6, 4-5, 3-4, 2-3.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Degeneration of discs can cause herniation. Herniation of discs causes bulging of cartilage and impingement on spinal nerves that innervated your back and that travel down to lower extremities.

Question 4

can degenerative disc disease cause (nerve damage) lack of sensation in the legs or even tingling in the  penis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe--see Dr: 42 isn't that old for DJD to be assumed to be the culprit, and prolonged symptoms may worsen or become irreversible--so see your dr or a neurologist (either for start--after mri, may meet spine surgeon)--asap. Penile issues are often sacral (2-3-4), which could be a stenosis problem? Need MRI to help identify.

Question 5

can parachuting cause degenerative disc disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As you have likely heard, it is not the fall but the landing. Repetitive forceful drops can be transmitted to the spine and accelerate normal wear and tear.

Question 6

is it possible for hyperparathyroidism to cause degenerative disc disease?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is a definite association between degenerative disc disease and hyperparathyroidism.  The most common cause of degenerative joint disease is due to repetitive stress "wear and tear" on the joint.  However, many systemic diseases, including hyperparathyroidism, can also exacerbate or cause degenerative joint disease.

Question 7

what causes degenerative disc disease?

Accepted Answer

Wear and tear: Since we are bipeds and walk upright, our discs support a great deal of pressure.  Over time the support fibers (annulous fibrosis) may fray or split allowing the internal disc contents to bulge or protrude.  The space between the vertebrae may narrow, and the disc may dry out or dessicate.  This eventuates in pain and stiffness.

Question 8

i have degenerative disc disease(lumbard) & was told today i might have a synovial cyst. are these related, could it be the cause of my intense pain?

Accepted Answer

Synovial Cysts: Synovial cysts are quite common adjacent to the  lumbar spine and are usually asymptomatic, and rarely affect the exiting spinal nerve. Best to discuss this with you physician.

Question 9

how could lupus affect the spine? could it cause degenerative disc disease or ruptured disc?

Accepted Answer

Autoimmune disease: Lupus usually does not directly effect the spine or disks.  There are pains, myalgias associated with lupus.  In general lupus is not a direct player in spinal joint issues.  Lupus can effect the spinal cord and brain, but this is a completely different matter and generally does not cause pain.

Question 10

what would cause a female in her 60's to repeatedly get thrush when she has not been sexually active in 10 yrs? have fibromyalgia, osteo arthritis, degenerative disc disease, acid reflux, ibs w/constipation, spastic colon - actually get spasms in various

Accepted Answer

The : The reason thrush occurs when there is a health crisis is due to the fact that the immune system is working hard to fight off whatever infection is going on; in addition antibiotics kill a lot of the good bacteria, which gives the yeast an optimal environment to flourish in.
Fortunately there are good treatments available.
Take care.

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Can degenerative disc disease cause numbness not only in legs but to quickly jump up back to bra line? herniated l2-3, 3-4, 4-5, c5-6, 4-5, 3-4, 2-3.

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Can degenerative disc disease cause (nerve damage) lack of sensation in the legs or even tingling in the penis?

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Can parachuting cause degenerative disc disease?

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Is it possible for hyperparathyroidism to cause degenerative disc disease?

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What causes degenerative disc disease?

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I have degenerative disc disease(lumbard) & was told today i might have a synovial cyst. are these related, could it be the cause of my intense pain?

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How could lupus affect the spine? could it cause degenerative disc disease or ruptured disc?

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What would cause a female in her 60's to repeatedly get thrush when she has not been sexually active in 10 yrs? have fibromyalgia, osteo arthritis, degenerative disc disease, acid reflux, ibs w/constipation, spastic colon - actually get spasms in various

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