I have suffered from lower back pain with
sciatica and tingling in the lower
extremities for years. More recently I
have had tingling in my hands, shoulders,
and down the back of my neck with
headaches. An MRI performed approximately
six months ago revealed a 2cm hemangioma
of the T8 involving most of the right
aspect, and smaller hemangiomas of the T5
and T10. I also had mild degeneration of
the L5-S1 vertebrae with contact of the
thecal sac but no compression. The
neurolosurgeon stated that the
abnormalities are not causing the pain and
are not bad enough for surgery. I have
dealt with this pain for years, but it is
becoming worse. I have tried medications
such as Elavil and Neurotin for the pain
with no success (the pain did not subside,
and I was fatigued all the time). Any
help would be appreciated.
