Wondering probable cause of temporary paralysis?

[nannynooner]

I was partially paralized for six months after undergoing 15 low back traction treatments. When lying down I was unable to lift my head and also when lying down I was unable to lift my hips. If I need to move to a different area on the bed, I was unable to lift my hips and slide over, therefore I had to roll out of bed and get back in aiming for the spot on the bed I desired otherwise I would have to repeat the roll out of bed maneuver.  An MRI of my T-Spine showed that I developed a widening of the spinal column (T5-6)  (hydromyelia) with a syrinx after under going the treatments.  There was no Chari or lesion found. Does a lesion mean that the condition was present since birth? My neck and low back have herniated discs that preexisted. What area probably caused the temporary paralysis?

[nannynooner]

Thank you very much.  I appreciate the time you took to answer my question and also that you suggested the appropriate specialist to consult

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

While hydromyelia is usually congenital, syringomyelia could be congenital or acquired post trauma. Lesions at T5/T6 are unlikely to have been responsible for your symptoms. It would be difficult to determine the possible cause without a detailed clinical evaluation. I would suggest discussing the situation and the appropriate management plan in detail with your treating neurologist.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!