Question 1

what does polyradiculopathy  mean?

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Nerve root: Radiculopathy means abnormal function of a nerve root, such as coming from neck or lower back.  Poly- refers to multiple levels.  The term may be associated with stenosis or narrowing at certain areas of the spine, but also, if multiple herniated discs are present.

Question 2

what do peripheral nerve, polyradiculopathy or myelopathy mean?

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See below: Peripheral nerves are outside the spine, going to muscles, skin, other tissues in the trunk, arms and legs.

Polyradiculopathy is irritation of two or more spinal nerves.

Myelopathy is malfunction of the spinal cord.

Question 3

the doctor says my problem is uncertain, with possbilities being either 'peripheral nerve, polyradiculopathy or myelopathy.' what does that mean?

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Nerves: Peripheral nerve is involvement of one nerve in body. Polyradiculopathy is diffuse nerve root involvement such as Diabetes, Myelopathy is Spinal cord involvement.

Question 4

what is polyradiculoneuropathy?

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Polyradiculopathy: is an acquired condition that may present with an acute or chronic clinical course affecting the nerve roots as they exit the brainstem and or spinal cord. Autoimmune and infectious causes predominate. The most common type is the acute presentation (*Guillain Barre Syndrome) affecting the motor roots of the spinal nerves typically producing an ascending paralysis. Google this* and CIDP

Question 5

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 6

what is polyneuropathy?

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Definition: Polyneuropathy is a neurological disorder that occurs when many nerves throughout the body malfunction simultaneously.

Question 7

what is neuropathy?

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Poor nerve function: Nerve disease or damage causing improper nerve function. Can be caused by diabetes, chemicals/toxins, medication, radiation, physical injury, lack of blood supply & some bacteria. Nerves control all body processes so symptoms vary depending on what type of nerve is affected. Symptoms may be: numbness, pain, coldness, tingling, increased sensitivity, weakness, imbalance, dry skin, & poor healing.

Question 8

what is axonopathy?

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Nerve damage: Axons are those parts of nerves that carry messages away from the cell body.  Populations of axons are called nerves.  An axonopathy refers to damage to a nerve, which can have many different causes.  Speak to a neurologit about this problem.

Question 9

what is sciatica?

Accepted Answer

Pain: The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that is composed of many smaller nerves that come out of the lower back and run down each leg.  They merge and separate like an interstate highway system.  The nerve may be irritated by a spinal problem (herniated disc, spinal stenosis, arthritis), or a muscle spasm. In either case, sciatica is when the injured nerve causes pain going down the leg.

Question 10

what is lumbar radiculopathy?

Accepted Answer

Lumbar radiculoparhy: Refers to disc in lumbar spine bulging or herniating pressing on nerve leading to symptoms of pain, numbness and sometimes weakness in lower extremity.

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