Question 1

are radiculitis and radiculopathy the same thing?

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Basically yes: Radiculitis refers to inflammation of a nerve root itself.  Radiculopathy refers to the symptoms that occur along the distribution of that nerve because of the inflammation.

Question 2

can you explain what are neuritis, radiculitis, radiculopathy, sciatica and cauda equina?

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Nomenclature: To me neuritis means nerve inflamation outside the spine radiculitis is inflamation of the nerve roots within the spine radiculopathy is the dysfunction caused by spinal nerve root compression foot drop toe numbness pain sciatica is a clinical diagnosis buttocks  and leg p.Down the back of your leg to heel cauda equina is latin for horses tail describes the appearance  of the spinal cord.

Question 3

can a whiplash type accident cause c5 radiculopathy, and radiculitis at c7-8 i had a mri done and it shows bulging discs?

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Yes.: However, be careful that physicians treat patients and not just findings on the MRI scan.  It is possible that findings on MRI do not actually correlate with your symptoms. This is why it is important for you to seek care from a physician who tries to separate these issues out.

Question 4

what is radiculitis?

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Radiculitis: Is pain radiated along the sensory distribution of a nerve due to inflammation or other irritation of the nerve root (radiculopathy) at its connection to the spinal column.

Question 5

can you tell me about radiculitis?

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See Below: Radiculitis = Nerve root inflammation - the nerve root refers to the area where a nerve comes out of the spinal cord. It can result from compression (from bony degeneration of the spine, an abnormal mass pushing on a nerve root, etc.), inflammatory disorders, infections, or cancer. It can be limited to one nerve root or involve multiple roots.

Question 6

could i heal radiculitis with smoking weed?

Accepted Answer

Medical Marijuana: Marijuana, or more accurately, the cannabanoids in marijuana can act as anti-inflammatories or anti-swelling. Thus it can prove to be a medicine that can be used to treat pain. It is in no way curative, however of any process causing inflammation or infection or pain.

Question 7

i've got a friend with radiculitis sciata lumbago. it is aggreviated by the cold/ wind. does anyone know what may help/eliminate the pain?

Accepted Answer

Weeks to Months: Generally most people can get relief from sciatic pain doing the conservative care within 3-6 weeks.  If it persists after that, it can take up to 6 months to heal by itself.  You may still be a candidate for epidural steroid injections that may help relieve the pain while your body heals itself.

Question 8

is it more common for certain types of people to get brachial radiculitis?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: Brachial radiculitis can come from cervical disc herniations or narrowing around nerve canal. Lifting weights or contact sports causing neck strain may increase your risk of nerve pressure from disc bulge or neck bone spurs. Many people will get cervical arthritis or degenerative changes naturally as they age and in some cases this can allow disc herniations or bone spurs that aggravate nerves.

Question 9

what is brachial neuritis or radiculitis?

Accepted Answer

Brachial Neuritis: Brachial neuritis is when there is inflamation or irritation to a nerve or nerve root.  The inciting agent can be a disc herniation infection or something similar.

Question 10

what is lumbar hmnp protrusion with sciatica and radiculitis?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerve : Discs between vertebrae should be viewed as little cushions, and if the basket border gets damaged, the nucleus pulpous within can protrude or rupture and press on nearby nerves causing radiating pain to go down the leg.  The pain can be termed sciatica, but radiculopathy implies nerve compression at root level close to the spinal cord.

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