Hello, I have been diagnosed with a spinal syrinx last October, have seen a Neurologist and was told at this point there is not a lot they can do. I was told I did not have a Chiari Malformation , but have sure signs of it, like pain in arm and legs, constant nausea, chest tightness, dizziness, tingling to name a few. I do have a lot of nerve pain around my middle back right side. I am really concerned that something is overlooked or missed in my case. I have been put on 2700mg of Gabapentin , but have not have great relief. Should I be referred to a Neurologist or even Neurosurgeon again? Or any other help for my condition?
Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Spring refers to cavitation with fluid accumulation within the spinal cord. The symptoms depend on the extent and severity of the spring. There is no medical treatment for spring. The definitive treatments are with surgery such as syringostomy. Also, one needs to exclude secondary causes of spring formation such as Chiara malformation, HY Chat Doctor.  Please have a review with a neurosurgeon. Please get back if you require any additional information. Best wishes,