Recovering from whiplash . Doctors stated that complications are due to RSD or cervical spinal stenosis . Have extreme numbness in arm and leg. Have a 2.5-3 mm central disk herniation with mild impingement on the ventral cord surface and mid AP canal diameter is reduced to 9 mm. Should I be concerned about the numbness? Is it possible that I could develop paralysis?
Welcome to ChatDoctorRead your prob, you have been suffering from cervical spinal stenosis, there is 2.5 to 3\u00a0mm herniation, this compress your nerve, n this is cause of numbness, tingling sensation on hands. For it, you should wear cervical collar, do cervical physiotherapy n start any muscles relaxants after advising your doc. In some cases surgical correction also done. Consult with your doc n start proper treatment. In such type of condition only numbness, loss OS sensation on some part of hand, pain on hand n shoulder n neck occur. No chance of getting paralyzed.