Please read completely before answering... My condition: L2/L3, L3/L4, L4/L5, L5/S1 all have some degree of extrusion. MRI's Ct's myleogram and spinal tap done, show pinched nerves. Nerve conduction study scheduled for this week. Went to the ER 4 weeks ago, was admitted for fear of Cauda Equina Syndrome. (total loss of bowel and bladder control) Symptoms came back under partial control. Released 3 days later, pain management doc says "nothing we can do right now, go back to ER if incontinence changes and/or develop 'saddle area' numbness"
As of now; the urinary incontinence is different, some incontinence, sometimes complete lack of feeling of needing to void, voiding with difficulty and not able to completly empty bladder. Bowel incontinence not a problem due to chronic constipation. Moderate to severe low back pain. Slight decrease in 'saddle area'(self explanatory there) sensation, but not what I'd call 'numb'. I guess my question is, do I go to the ER? cont...
If I call the doc, the answering service's stock answer is 'Go to the Er.' There's a nurse line I can call, but it's a grey area. Anyone with experience with this?
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I am not sure It is Cauda Equina Syndrome. As the the sphincteric manifestations you've told usually occurs late in the disease unless it is bilateral and affecting S2,S3,S4 (that not present in your condition).
And as your doctor didn't reply you, Go to another one ( he should be a Neurologist).
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