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What Causes Painful Arms And Leg Spasticity In Case Of Cervical Myelopathy?

I have been dianosed with cervial myelopathy at C5/C6/C7 and am to have surgery soon but the last few days I have experienced increased painful arms and legs spasticity and shortness of breath upon waking in the morning.| eurosurgeon know before next visit to schedule surgery?
Tue, 30 Jul 2019
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Hello,

Your new symptoms most likely indicate a progression of the myelopathy.

In such a scenario, you should not wait for the scheduled surgery, you should contact your Neurosurgeon ASAP.

In my opinion, you should be hospitalized.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical
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What Causes Painful Arms And Leg Spasticity In Case Of Cervical Myelopathy?

Hello, Your new symptoms most likely indicate a progression of the myelopathy. In such a scenario, you should not wait for the scheduled surgery, you should contact your Neurosurgeon ASAP. In my opinion, you should be hospitalized. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Erion Spaho, Neurologist, Surgical