Question 1

i have a very rare spinal disease called adhesive arachnoiditis . i am wondering if there is any treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes: First line treatment would be medications such as neurontin, lyrica, (pregabalin) or cymbalta.  These have a beneficial effect on neuralgic pain.  A more aggressive treatment could be used if pain relief from medication is inadequate.  The most effective is spinal cord stimulation but an inter-thecal pump can also be tried.  Finally, don't forget relaxation therapies usually taught by pain clinic psychology.

Question 2

who knows most about a spinal disease?

Accepted Answer

Spinal disease: Neurosurgeons, physiatrists, pain management doctors, orthopedic spine surgeons.

Question 3

what are the common symptoms of spinal disease?

Accepted Answer

Variable!: Degenerative is part of the human condition. It can be silent (no symptoms). It is often associated with discomfort in the neck, mid back, and low back. If there is nerve or spinal cord irritation (compression, inflammation) there can be nerve symptoms (numbness, tingling , weakness, trouble walking, trouble controlling bladder and bowels). The problems vary widely in type & severity.

Question 4

what is meant by "guarded prognosis" if spinal disease?

Accepted Answer

Guarded prognosis: This typically means that based on the condition we cannot make a clean cut determination as to which way pone could go. Essentially you have a 50/50 chance of getting better or getting worse.

Question 5

what are the spinal disorders that cause neural tension?

Accepted Answer

Spinal disorders do : Not cause tension or tension headaches.  And it is also too vague.  There are hundreds of spinal disorders.  You might be tense because you are anxious or nervous but in order to get a more accurate diagnosis you need to   describe your symptoms.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: spinal disease?

Accepted Answer

Spinal Disease: This is a very general term. Spinal disease can occur in the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid back), or lumbar (low back) spine. Typically, patients will have neck or low back pain secondary to degeneration of the spine or wear and tear. Patients can suffer disk herniations, spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal), formation of bone spurs, etc. Pain can also be due to trauma or fractures

Question 7

found out l have degenerative spinal disease is exercise good?

Accepted Answer

Djd: Yes exercise is always good. Degenerative disease is a normal process of getting old. Not all instances are necessarily painful. Exercise with strengthening is always good as it takes up some of the stress on the affected areas. You basically exercise according to your level of tolerance.

Question 8

without any born diseases or a spinal accident, how can someone become a paraplegic?

Accepted Answer

Cord problem: A spinal cord tumor could do it, or anything else that damages the cord.

Question 9

what kind of diseases and other things does a spinal tap look for and help rule out?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Infection-viral, bacterial, fungal
blood- sub arachnoid hemorrhage
inflammatory conditions affectng myelin
multiple sclerosis, others spinal dissesemination of tumors.

Question 10

what is the treatment for spinal disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the symptoms and their severity. Many folks respond well to simple measures like exercise, stretching, strengthening, over the counter medicine. More severe problems do better with the guidance of a spine specialist, assessment, testing and treatment.

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What is the definition or description of: spinal disease?

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Found out l have degenerative spinal disease is exercise good?

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What is the treatment for spinal disease?

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