Disease Awareness #8 -Syringomelia

My eighth Disease Awareness is Syringomyelia.  I chose Syringomyelia to be my next Disease Awareness in honor of my friend, Michele.  She is one of the strongest people I know.  Not only does Michele have Syringomyelia, but also MS.  

Syringomyelia is a neurological disorder characterized by the formation of a fluid-filled cyst (syrinx) within the spinal cord. This cyst may, for unknown reasons, expand during adolescence or the young adult years, destroying the center of the spinal cord as it does.  

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Early signs and symptoms of Syringomyelia:

Muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy)

Loss of reflexes

Loss of sensitivity to pain and temperature

Other signs and symptoms of syringomyelia may include:
Stiffness in your back, shoulders, arms and legs
Pain in your neck, arms and back
Bowel and bladder function problems
Muscle weakness and spasms in your legs
Facial pain or numbness
Spinal curvature (scoliosis)

{Information from HERE}

Thanks for reading!
Melissa

If you think you have any symptoms of MS, remember I am not a doctor.  Please see your doctor.