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Extreme pain down both arms when sneezing/coughing.numbness/swelling of neck/am.unable to walk normal/rubber legs.had neck trauma yrs ago too.
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See a spine speciali: Get a neuro exam and a MRI if indicated.
Answered 1/28/2018
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L'Hermitte Sign: You describe a sign of shooting pain that coincides with pressure on the nerves. Usually this results with neck loading--yours doesn't, it's spontaneous. Spinal stenosis can be a result of disc herniation, arthritic spurs, or congenital defects that result in an abnormally small spinal canal. When associated with leg symptoms as well, this is concerning. You need to be seen by a spine specialist.
Answered 11/17/2017
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Myelopathy: You describe a developing spinal cord compression, which indeed could become rapidly critical. Do not wait, see spinal specialist asap. In meantime, obtain cervical collar and immobilize your neck.
Answered 4/20/2015
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