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What Are The Symptoms Of Cauda Equina Syndrome?

I had bilateral laminectomy L3-S1, 14 weeks ago. I am still in a lot of pain. I can t walk more than 20-30 paces. My left leg is weaker 4 on a 5 scale. I have been having some bowel incontinence, more like a fecal leakage that I do not feel when it comes out. My neurosurgeon ordered an MRI. I got the report today. I have a herniated disc at L2-3 that I did not have pre-op. I also have right L4 nerve impingement with pain in my right hip. I have a history of DDD and I have bulging discs L1-5. Could I possibly have cauda equina syndrome? I have an apt with neurosurgeon tomorrow. I am wondering if surgery might be indicated.
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Some of the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome are:
-Neurological symptoms in the lower body.
-Altered sensation or saddle anesthesia.
-Bladder or bowel incontinence.
-Sharp pain in the legs or lower extremities.
-Localized lower back pain.

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What Are The Symptoms Of Cauda Equina Syndrome?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Some of the symptoms of cauda equina syndrome are: -Neurological symptoms in the lower body. -Altered sensation or saddle anesthesia. -Bladder or bowel incontinence. -Sharp pain in the legs or lower extremities. -Localized lower back pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.