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What Causes Fading Night Vision While Having Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease?
Question: About 7 years ago I had surgery on my cervical nerves 1thru 5, I believe they repaired the damaged vertibrae with a titanium cage of sorts. I am still alive and moving so I felt it was a success. However since then I am plagued with a number of other problems, such as constant pain and numbness all on my left side starting at the eye and radiating down to my foot. Bad headaches and vision problems mostly at night. I get hard knots in my neck and back that is associated with pain. When I push extremely hard on them they seem to break up and give me a sense of relief. The relief is very short then the knot and pain return. e Can you please give me some insight if you can?
I do have xrays and mri images as well as medical information that I can upload but will have to send at a later time because im not home. thank you for you time.
I do have xrays and mri images as well as medical information that I can upload but will have to send at a later time because im not home. thank you for you time.
Brief Answer:
I think two separate conditions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Left side of the body numbness and muscles knots along the spine are most likely related to compression of the spinal cord ( partially ) at the neck.
Night vision problems in the other hand are not related to cervical spine conditions.
In my opinion the problem that is causing your night vision problems is in the vision apparatus and/or pathways.
Conditions that may cause night vision problems include cataract, vitamin A and zinc deficiency, diabetes, nearsightedness.
A thorough eyes examination is necessary to understand better your condition, I think you should get a second opinion by an Ophthalmologist.
Since 7 years passed, I don't think your numbness and muscles spasms will pass by their selves anymore.
Physical therapy should help improving your symptoms.
Antineuralgic drugs such gabapentin, amytriptiline and muscles relaxers (Baclofen e.g.) may be necessary to be used also.
Discuss with your Doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
I think two separate conditions.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Left side of the body numbness and muscles knots along the spine are most likely related to compression of the spinal cord ( partially ) at the neck.
Night vision problems in the other hand are not related to cervical spine conditions.
In my opinion the problem that is causing your night vision problems is in the vision apparatus and/or pathways.
Conditions that may cause night vision problems include cataract, vitamin A and zinc deficiency, diabetes, nearsightedness.
A thorough eyes examination is necessary to understand better your condition, I think you should get a second opinion by an Ophthalmologist.
Since 7 years passed, I don't think your numbness and muscles spasms will pass by their selves anymore.
Physical therapy should help improving your symptoms.
Antineuralgic drugs such gabapentin, amytriptiline and muscles relaxers (Baclofen e.g.) may be necessary to be used also.
Discuss with your Doctor about these issues.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
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Dr. Raju A.T
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