Suggest Treatment For Syringomyelia

Posted on Thu, 29 Sep 2016

Question: Had surgery in January 2016 for a syrink. Now I've developed a trembling in both arms/hands. Advice please.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get a new MRI of spine and brain done.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Syringomyelia isn't always resolved surgically, recidue is possible in few cases.

This depends on the syringomyelia cause (Chiari malformation, spinal tumors etc.) and the surgical procedure performed.

It is necessary to be reevaluated by your Doctor and by MRI of spine and brain in order to understand better your condition.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 days later)

I've had a subsequent MRI done and a brain scan. Both were negative. The syrinx had decreased by 3/4. The surgeon suggested that the nerve might be scarred. What would account for the arm/hand shaking?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please read below.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

If the tremor was related to surgery and nerves scaring, the trembling you describe should have been started within few days after surgery.

If the onset was later ( weeks or months ) other conditions ( such as essential tremor for example ) should be taken into consideration.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee