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Multiple Ruptures In Cervical Spine, Edema, Myelomalacia, Abnormal Bowel Movements, Dizziness, Cysts. Given Cozaar. Done MRI. Help

Hello I am a 51yr old F that has just discovered by MRI the empty sella n my head. 5yrs ago @ 45yrs I got hurt on job multiple ruptures in cervical spine C3-4 4mm, c5-6 5mm, c6-7 9mm 6mm into spinal cord In extention. MRI also stated that there was myelomalacia more likely edema. and 2cyst on tyroid.76 WC denied claim and left it for 27mos. pain and paraesthesia from shoulders to toes was horrific. Total numb in certain areas disreqarded by ortho surg. I had acdf 34mm plate c5/6-c6/7 10/1/10 surgeon straighten lordosis c3-4 now only 2mm. When I awoke the only pain was only were incision was. Great! had ringing in ears for months and no bowel movement for 9 days. 3 weeks prior to surgery I had bp of 237/118 and horrible abdominal pain in ct they found ill defined left kidney and free fluid around the right kidney. unknown cause. last year I had an enlarged heart left vent malfuntion and unregulated bp, electrolyte imbalance,they gave me cozzar and in eight days caused muscle breakdown nearly did me in. than cbc was too high rdw. in four months my cholesterol jumped from 283 to 484 my b12 was high, also 4 mos ago they found cyst on my liver and for the last 7 months I am seeing triple vision and dizzy. I have done the alot of reasearch I get it I am a hot mess. I do not drink my body doesn’t like medications cause bile stent from 6 years ago.I only have the bs of work comp doctors and now going to County hosp. cause Something is majorly wrong.
what can you tell me to tell the neurologist I see later this month all dr seem to get over whelmed when I hand them the medical records mri reports and blood work bp ambltory study.I forgot to say that behind the 34 mm at c5 thru c7plate is Spinal cord compression from c2 to T1 was found 15 months ago.sorry! I am scared of my own body at this point. can you help me comunicate better. Thank you Renee wilson
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.

I agree that you have had multiple problems, and it is difficult to manage so many of them at the same time. It is painful to you, as well as difficult for the doctors.

However, you can focus on more severe problems, which seem to be neurological, related to cervical spine.

So, when you meet the neurologist, you discuss your symptoms such as neck or back pain, pain, tingling, weakness, numbness in arms or legs, etc. Also, go over the treatment- surgical and medical, which you have taken for this. Then, discuss the likely course of treatment that can make you pain free and enable you to lead a happy and healthy life.

Empty sella is most likely an incidental finding, and not of clinical significance in your case. This can also be discussed with your neurologist.

I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Multiple Ruptures In Cervical Spine, Edema, Myelomalacia, Abnormal Bowel Movements, Dizziness, Cysts. Given Cozaar. Done MRI. Help

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I agree that you have had multiple problems, and it is difficult to manage so many of them at the same time. It is painful to you, as well as difficult for the doctors. However, you can focus on more severe problems, which seem to be neurological, related to cervical spine. So, when you meet the neurologist, you discuss your symptoms such as neck or back pain, pain, tingling, weakness, numbness in arms or legs, etc. Also, go over the treatment- surgical and medical, which you have taken for this. Then, discuss the likely course of treatment that can make you pain free and enable you to lead a happy and healthy life. Empty sella is most likely an incidental finding, and not of clinical significance in your case. This can also be discussed with your neurologist. I hope it helps. Please get back if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in