Loss of Cervical Lordosis And & 7mm Hemangioma At C4

That is a pretty big tumor. If the folks treating you refuse to help, check out your films, and try to get a different neurosurgeon. That will be the only person qualified to treat this problem. You do not under any circumstance want to have an orthopedic surgeon working on your cervical spine, especially if it is going to involve removal of a tumor in or near the spinal canal.

The first thing you should do is get a phone book from the biggest city around you and look in the yelow pages for a neurosurgeon or you can go onto Spineuniverse.Com and look for doctors in your area. You need to get this treated and if your current doc will not even talk to you about the planned treatment for you, you need to move. Pain meds are ok when stable and not worsening but surgery is the only way to stop a bigger loss of mobility and even premature death in this case. (i am not I medical pro in any form, just a guy wth an opinion)

good luck,
brian

Brian,
the pm doc told me that this was a very small tumor, "about the size of a black eye pea" were his exact words.

I agree with you in the fact that this should be watched closely and treated, if necessasary.

The thing is, I only found out about it when I demanded my mri results. I also knew nothing of the loss of c. Lordosis either. Funny how they fail to tell things, isn't it.

I'm very concerned about this and even thought I felt it the other day when I was rubbing my neck. I honestly believe it is part of my pain and I don't like knowing a tumor is inside my body.

There is so much to take care of with my spine right now, I am overwhelmed. I just don't know what to do. And still haven't seen a ns. This is total bs if you ask me.

Thank you for answering my post. You're the best.
Heather

A hemeangioma is benign. It is just a collection of blood vessels. Also, it is on the anterior part of the cervical vertebrae (in front of the vertebrae). The spinal cord is on the posterior side (the back) of the vertebrae. It is not the cause of your pain. It will not lead to any kind of neurological problem.


You may need a trial of cervical facet or medial branch blocks.


Good luck.

What causes loss of cervical lordosis? Genetics and aging? I also have this, along with my cervical arthritis....

I'm not really sure. I only know that it's painful. Maybe someone can help us out.

Heather

even i hav dis problem...can any1 suggest me what it is and what are the implications???

Do you have difficulty swallowing?

loss of cervical lordosis is a lack of the natural curvature of the neck which is convex at the front of the spine its still yet to be determined what causes this and what the implications are but i believe there is good evidence that it can be the cause of pain and arthritis

Its best to get this treated early exercise as prescribe by physical therapy could be helpful or if the problem is long standing the vertebra may have become fixated (not fused) meaning the joints are very stiff and a visit to the chiropractor may be useful whatever you choose make sure they are quality therapists.

i have loss of C' lordosis mine is a result from a road accident, im in constant pain and nothing seems to help, i have had physio acupuncher ect and pain is always in my back, i have seen numerous specialist who seem to think the pain is in my head as i have full movemnt in my neck and back, yet i had full movement after my accident, if you find any solutions let me know, and good luck, iv given up x

Have you tried finding a good upper cervical chiropractor in your area? Could start you on the road to recovery. Go to upper cervical chiropractors on the web. Good Luck!