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What Numbness From In The Lower Body?

I have severe cauda equina with numbness from waist down, including no sexual function bowel & bladder incontinence (bladder gushes everywhere - bowel chronically constipated alternating with incontinence after large doses of aperients) chronic pain & mobility issues. I recently have experienced a prolapse of both bladder & uterus (to opening of vagina) & weakening of back wall of vagina.I have been scheduled for surgery next week, which will include a full hysterectomy as well as fixing prolapses...my question is this.. my insurance is saying they will cover me for the fixing of prolapse - but not for hysterectomy as they believe that this is not related to my condition of cauda equina....however information i was given on the day refers to constant pressure caused by constipation/straining, etc to be a factor - they are saying that it is more a menopausal issue which they will not cover (even though early menopause was brought on by trauma).. can you clarify this please......many thanks
Sat, 3 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. You have to get an MRI brain and spine to rule out possible intracranial or neurological causes.

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

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Numbness From In The Lower Body?

Hello, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. You have to get an MRI brain and spine to rule out possible intracranial or neurological causes. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician