spine research

As the spine specialist did not explain the mri to me I need to figure it out myself :(

"A common sign and symptom of neuropathy is loss or diminished sensation. A quick and easy way to test this at home is touching the 1st, 3rd and 5th toes of both feet with your index finger. This can be performed by either you or a family member."

 https://www.robbinsptwest.com/top-3-self-tests-for-neuropathy

Nerve function tests. Electromyography (EMG) records electrical activity in your muscles to detect nerve damage. A thin needle (electrode) is inserted into the muscle to measure electrical activity as you contract the muscle.

a nerve conduction test (NCS), where small metal wires called electrodes are placed on your skin that release tiny electric shocks to stimulate your nerves; the speed and strength of the nerve signal is measured

This section of the spine contains a portion of the spinal cord. Injuries to the L1 spine can affect hip flexion, cause paraplegia, loss of bowel/bladder control, and/or numbness in the legs.

As peripheral neuropathy can be a very painful and troublesome problem that may only partly be relieved by standard treatments, you may be tempted to try other therapies.

These may include:

benfotiamine (a form of vitamin B1) 

alpha-lipoic acid (an antioxidant) 

Benfomet Forte Tablet is a nutritional supplement that nourishes the body with essential vitamins and minerals. It treats nutritional deficiency and contains Folic acid, Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12), Alpha-lipoic acid, Benfotiamine, Chromium, Inositol, and Selenium.

https://www.apollopharmacy.in

Nuhenz Capsule is a combination of Methylcobalamin, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Myo-Inositol, Folic Acid, Chromium Picolinate, Selenium, and Benfotiamine 

People with CMT may have:

muscle weakness in their feet, ankles, legs and hands

an awkward way of walking (gait)

highly arched or very flat feet

numbness in the feet, arms and hands

Symptoms of L5 and S1 nerve impingement include;

Weakness and numbness in the feet and toes

Weakness in the back of the calf

Loss of reflexes in the ankles

Sciatica pain down the leg

 A pinched nerve in the S1 section of the vertebral column usually results in radiating pain down the backside of the leg and into the outside of the foot. This pain can come in the form of numbness, tingling, weakness and shooting.

Treatment of L5-S1 usually begins with: Medication. Over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are usually tried first for pain stemming from L5-S

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When we slouch in one position, we squash the front side of the disc and the nucleus of the disc is pushed back hard against the rear of the disc. The front side can slowly dry out and weaken whilst the back side of the disc can weaken because it has the nucleus forced back against it for long periods.

Pressure can also be exerted on the body when the surrounding muscles are weak, meaning there is less support for the discs and they are squashed even more. The muscles in our back and our “core” muscles provide essential support to keep the spine supported and strong, which takes excess pressure off the discs.