Question 1

hx of degenerative disc disease and had 3 recent episodes of loss of strength in both legs and i fall but am aware its coming
no nerve impinged?

Accepted Answer

Be seen: New onset falls should be evaluated.  Please see your PCP promptly for an assessment.

Question 2

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 3

could my tarlov cysts be causing sudden, sharp, painful nerve pain ( comes and goes) in my mid inner thigh? i have degenerative disc disease, sciatica

Accepted Answer

Tarlov cysts: NO. There is absolutely NO evidence that suggests that Tarlov cysts cause any symptoms

Question 4

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 5

i had degenerative disc disease, degenerative bone disease, spondylothesis, l4 an ad l5, etc fusion surgery 3 weeks ago. leg is now very painful?

Accepted Answer

You need to: contact your surgeon immediately, because this could be a post-operative infection or other complication.  Radiation down to your leg could come from nerve compression or venous thrombophlebitis, both serious conditions.

Question 6

no leg swelling or redness. but from lower back all the way down to my calf hurts. i do have degenerative disc disease but it hasn't hurt in a yr?

Accepted Answer

Raiculopathy: Likely a nerve is being pressed on in the lower back region.

Question 7

degenerative disc disease with bilateral neural foraminal narrowing with spinal canal narrowing and spinal cord impingement at l2-l3(9mm) with neurofibroma-will these conditions be treated without any surgry?

Accepted Answer

Tricky: first, if there are signs of nerve damage (strength, sensation, changes in control of bowel or bladder) then surgery is indicated. Then.... 1-10% of the population has lumbar disk disease and surgery is not generally done and doesn't have that good of an effect when it is.
Neurofibroma  in spine complicates things. A Lot. It's a growing benign tumor and surgery might spread it. Radiation therapy.

Question 8

i have a bulging disc and degenerative disc disease in my lower back. i pulled a muscle in my lower back can that cause me to have knee pain with move?

Accepted Answer

Yes: yes, but @ age 25 deg disc disease is rather uncommon unless other factors involved . Back pain w/ nerve 'pinching' can cause knee pain BUT a good examination / history can normally distinguish between back and related nerve pain and a primary knee problem( tendinitis , kneecap ,etc.). My reccommation would be to see a board certified ORS if your symptoms persist . Best of Luck!!

Question 9

i'm 56 y-o menopause female,  degenerative disc disease in back, 90 lbs. overweight w-bad pain in 1 knee when i walk, can't lose wt. what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Start somewhere!: I am reading between the lines here, but you sound a little overwhelmed. Losing weight will help your back and your knee, but it's hard to do when it's so painful to move. You might want to see if there's a water aerobics class in your area. Exercise in water is great because we are practically weightless in water. You may even want to talk about weight loss surgery options. But get started now.

Question 10

have hypotonia, fibromyalgia, hashimotos hypothyroidism degenerative disc disease in lower back arthritis in knee and ibs. i am currently having extreme pain in neck and base of skull with horrible burning pain. ?

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: Your neck pain may be caused by spurs or a bulging disc pressing on a nerve root if the discomfort radiates toward the shoulder.  Another possibility is occipital nerve neuralgia. A soft cervical collar, alternating cold and semihot applications, and taking of anti-inflammatory medication like ibuprofen should help. A neurologist is best to investigate and recommend appropriate treatment options.

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Hx of degenerative disc disease and had 3 recent episodes of loss of strength in both legs and I fall but am aware its comingno nerve impinged

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Hx of degenerative disc disease and had 3 recent episodes of loss of strength in both legs and i fall but am aware its coming no nerve impinged?

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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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Could my tarlov cysts be causing sudden, sharp, painful nerve pain ( comes and goes) in my mid inner thigh? i have degenerative disc disease, sciatica

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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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I had degenerative disc disease, degenerative bone disease, spondylothesis, l4 an ad l5, etc fusion surgery 3 weeks ago. leg is now very painful?

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No leg swelling or redness. but from lower back all the way down to my calf hurts. i do have degenerative disc disease but it hasn't hurt in a yr?

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Degenerative disc disease with bilateral neural foraminal narrowing with spinal canal narrowing and spinal cord impingement at l2-l3(9mm) with neurofibroma-will these conditions be treated without any surgry?

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I have a bulging disc and degenerative disc disease in my lower back. i pulled a muscle in my lower back can that cause me to have knee pain with move?

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I'm 56 y-o menopause female, degenerative disc disease in back, 90 lbs. overweight w-bad pain in 1 knee when i walk, can't lose wt. what can i do?

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Have hypotonia, fibromyalgia, hashimotos hypothyroidism degenerative disc disease in lower back arthritis in knee and ibs. i am currently having extreme pain in neck and base of skull with horrible burning pain. ?

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