Spinal Cord Injury

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I have just received the following report following an MRI scan;

"There is a fluid collection within the cervico-thoracic spinal cord extending from the level of C6 vertebral body to the level of T2 vertebral body. There is minimal associated expansion of the cord. The appearances are consistant with syringomyelia.

There are changes of spondylosis at all levels, but most marked at C5/6 and C6/7. However there is no evidence that this is causing cord compression at these or any other level.

Cervico-thoracic spinal cord syringomyelia??. cause;

I am in excruciating pain, suffering severe cold sweats, unable to concentrate on anything or remember things.

I am taking amytriptilene, codeine phosphate and valium as told by my doctor.

Nothing seems to be working and my condition is worsening.

Can anyone help me PLEASE!.

What can be done? It has been suggested that a further MRI scan with Gadolinium contrast enhancement would exclude an underlying spinal cord tumour

Is this the case?

What other information can you give me to help.

It takes so long here in England to actually get any answers from the medical profession.

Many thanks

cj

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It sounds like it is good that you have had the MRI of your spinal cord so that the syrinx (the fluid filled cavity seen in the spinal cord) can be further evaluated. MRI studies of the brain may also be indicated, given you are having some problems with your memory, which would not be directly linked to the syrinx, although the medications you are taking could contribute to it. It sounds like a neurosurgery consultation would also be of benefit after the Gadolinium study. Good luck.
[quote] I have just received the following report following an MRI scan;

"There is a fluid collection within the cervico-thoracic spinal cord extending from the level of C6 vertebral body to the level of T2 vertebral body. There is minimal associated expansion of the cord... [/quote]