I went to the doctor yesterday and he is ordering a nerve test to determine which nerve is causing the numbness. He said it is either my back or carpal tunnel. Keep you posted.
Great! I'll look forward to your update.
Be assertive!
~Tuck
Thank you for the information and yes I see my doctor next week and will ask for referral or some more testing. This numbness is really bothering me. I will keep posting. Thanks again.
Hi Ranice,
Welcome to MedHelp's Pain Management Forum. Based on your MRI results, you certainly have reason for pain.
I am not an expert, of any sort. However in my opinion I do think that the numbness you are experiencing is most likely due to the degeneration of the discs of your spinal structure.
As you suspect nerves can become compressed, irritated or inflamed in you spine. These nerves run to all parts of your body and symptoms can appear in several areas of you body. In you case the numbness may be related to your spinal condition.
I encourage you to consult your PCP. You may want to request a referral to a neurologist. I hope you will let us know how you are doing.
Best of Luck,
~Tuck