Hi. I have spinal stenosis in C5 and C6, impacting the nerves, according to MRI. While I know the hand, shoulder and back tingling and pain I m having are related to this, I wonder if there could also be effects on my left eye. All the nerve issues in the hand and back are on my left side, and now I ve been having bouts of uveitis and high pressure in the left eye. I ve been tested for Ankylosing Spondylitis, RA, Lupus, MS, you name it, all negative. Help?
Hi there, welcome to Chat Doctor. Thanks for your question. Be rest assured that spinal stenosis is definitely not directly related to uveitis and high pressure in the eyes, thats is there is no 1 to 1 cause and effect relationship between them. Rheumatological conditions like Ankylosing Spondylitis are associated with a spectrum of disorder which include uveitis and back pain related to sacroiliac joint related inflammation. These are only associations and definitely there is a no cause and effect relationship between they. The association is due to the fact that the conditions affects certain soft tissue structures which form part of our eyes and some parts of our spine(the tests you have undergone have hopefully ruled out such conditions). It would be best to follow up with an ophthalmologist for your eye related issues. The spinal stenosis seen in your neck has no casual association with your eye related issues and would require follow up with a spinal surgeon. Hope this answers your question. All the best . With best regards. Chat Doctor.