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I Had A Body Scan About A Year Ago And Dr Found My Top 2 Vertebrae And Bottom 2 Were Very Close Together. Do You Think That Is Affecting My Legs?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Feb 2023
Question: I am on vacation in Park Cty Utah, 7000 feet, I have felt in the past several days very tired, legs feel weak > I recently 2 weeks ago went to emergency because I felt weak, and there was a pressure feeling in the middle of my chest. they took a lot of tests and the heart is good.
I also have felt depressed. Anyway, I had a body scan about a year ago and dr found my top 2 vertebrae and bottom 2 were very close together. Do you think that is affecting my legs. I just feel crappy Im in good shape and thin.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (56 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Probably low levels of oxygen.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

If you moved from a low level to a significantly higher level, the fatigue may be explained by partial absence of the Oxygen in higher places.Feeling depressed also may consume a part of your energy.Since there was no compression on your spinal cord, only vertebrae being more closer together doesn't justify your symptoms.

So, I would say, don't be more worried than necessary, with time the body adapts with the partial lack of the Oxygen.If you experience pain or numbness in legs spinal cord compression may be considered.

Thanks.

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I Had A Body Scan About A Year Ago And Dr Found My Top 2 Vertebrae And Bottom 2 Were Very Close Together. Do You Think That Is Affecting My Legs?

Brief Answer: Probably low levels of oxygen. Detailed Answer: Hello, If you moved from a low level to a significantly higher level, the fatigue may be explained by partial absence of the Oxygen in higher places.Feeling depressed also may consume a part of your energy.Since there was no compression on your spinal cord, only vertebrae being more closer together doesn't justify your symptoms. So, I would say, don't be more worried than necessary, with time the body adapts with the partial lack of the Oxygen.If you experience pain or numbness in legs spinal cord compression may be considered. Thanks.