In 1993 I had a partial laminectomy at C6/7 to correct a large right sided HNP that was causing muscle atrophy.
Since then I continued to have minor pain in the right forearm and other minor issues but none of which affected my quality of life. I have been treated by a renowned Grostic Chiropractor to maintain good spine health.
I have developed further problems over the last few years
1. Constant pain in right forearm. Right elbow locked and cannot fully straighten. (C7 problem probably affecting the tricep)
2. Constant Pain also now in left forearm but no elbow problems.
3. Constant Tingling pain in both legs from below knee into toes.
The arm pain worsens when lying down. The leg pain worsens when sitting. I have to keep getting up to stand.
I have no mobility issues, no pain in the neck or back but I am getting very tired of not being able to sit or lie down for very long. I am getting concerned that as my spine further degenerates there will be more problems. I am 60 years old. I have had MRI/CT scans and they show many posterior & anterior osteophytes and joint hypertrophy. Cervical Spondylosis but the Doctor is reluctant to treat as in his words, it would be like looking for a needle in a haystack to find the spur (s) that are causing the problem.
Does anyone know if the tingling pain in both legs is a related issue? I always assumed that leg pain was from the Lumbar and arm pain was from the cervical.
Has anyone been able to correct the crooked elbow?
I am researching my treatment options (the web site is excellent) but I am trying to figure out if this is a cervical, lumbar or both issues.
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I have cervical issues and lumbar problems. If these are new symptoms you're having you should let your Dr. know. I take nerve pain meds for my leg pain and numbness. Not sure if you're Dr. would refer you to a Rheumatoid Dr. for your elbow. I'm having issues with the elbow pain and carpal in my hand and I may need to get a brace. I hope you keep us posted what's causing the leg pain and numbness. Take care. Charry
Any answers I have is not medical advice only a Doctor can help you with that. Just sharing my personal experience as a fellow Spine Health member only. Mild DDD of complete lumbar area with recent healing of L5-S1 HD and annular tear.Leg &foot weakness nerve compression L4-L5.Mod. disc changes C5-C7 nerve impingement sore elbow and numb hand. Sept. 2011 MRI L4-L5 disc bulge and L5 facet joint and narrowing. Meds-Oxycontin 80mg,Cymbalta,Lyrica, Flexeril,Naproxen,Serax. Platinum Infrared heating pad. ER and Oncology trained and Cardiology RN on Disability. Keep the faith.
I, too, have lumbar and cervical issues.
I had carpal tunnel in both arms many years ago and the pain was nearly unbearable when I was lying down but mostly ok when I was moving about. Surgery was successful.
It would be worth getting a second opinion.
Trish
ALIF L4/5 19th October 2009 - successful
Discectomy/laminectomy L4/5 April 2008 - didn't help
Disc degeneration at L3/4 and L5/S1 with right sided foraminal stenosis at L5/S1 with slight flattening and elevation of the right L5 nerve root.