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How Can Cord Edema With Feet, Legs And Hands Numbness Be Treated?

My MRI shows cord edema C3 through C6 and 5 spots on brain. I have numbness in both feet and leggs up yo mid calf. Numbness and loss of strength in both hands. Two nodules in palm of right hand. Loss of bladder control, loss of sensation when I use viberator, both ears have gone from sticking out to pined against my head. I am always overheated and sweat excessive. I am 70 dont look or feel sick
Tue, 24 Feb 2015
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Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Treatment of cord edema depends on cause.

It is usually caused by compression on spinal cord usually from degenative disc and vertebral disease.

Corticosteroids offer short term improvement of edema and symptoms, but if there is compression on spinal cord, decompressive surgery is needed.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
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How Can Cord Edema With Feet, Legs And Hands Numbness Be Treated?

Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Treatment of cord edema depends on cause. It is usually caused by compression on spinal cord usually from degenative disc and vertebral disease. Corticosteroids offer short term improvement of edema and symptoms, but if there is compression on spinal cord, decompressive surgery is needed. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.