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April 4
Can specific symptoms be traced to individual spinal lesions?
It's challenging to pinpoint exactly which symptoms come from which specific lesions. However, the location of lesions does give clues about the types of symptoms you might experience.
Cervical spine lesions (in your neck area) commonly cause
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Can specific symptoms be traced to individual spinal lesions?
It's challenging to pinpoint exactly which symptoms come from which specific lesions. However, the location of lesions does give clues about the types of symptoms you might experience.
Cervical spine lesions (in your neck area) commonly cause:
* Walking difficulties and mobility issues
* Weakness in arms and legs
* Balance problems
* Numbness and tingling in hands and fingers
Thoracic spine lesions (mid-back area) often lead to:
* Leg weakness and stiffness
* Pain in the legs and feet
* Bladder and bowel dysfunction
* Sensory changes below the chest level
With PPMS, you're likely experiencing more spinal cord lesions than brain lesions, which explains why motor symptoms like mobility problems are so prominent. The severity of symptoms depends on how much nerve damage has occurred and exactly where the lesions are located.
Your neurologist can use MRI scans to track your specific lesions and help connect them to your symptoms. This monitoring helps guide treatment decisions and gives a clearer picture of your disease progression.
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