Hi I m a c5-6 tetraplegic about a week ago i was looking down at phone on my lap then all of a sudden my neck felt weird and my body went into a warm flush sensation . It s been aweek now and my neck still feels weird I try stretching it but it sometimes feels like its worsenining it . My c5 is fused to.
HiI would suggest reassessment by a spine doctor, for position of cord compression, whether improving or some fresChatDoctorpression- an x-ray or MRI may be needed. If tetraplegia is of several years' duration, depending on your age, one may like to rule out osteoarthritic changes as fresh osteophytes may also cause some pressure at nerve foramina, also MRI may reveal soft tissue swelling or edema if developing and need some decompression with additional medicines tetraplegia is recent, (less than a year) there are chances of healing taking place gradually and sensations, functions may improve over a course of few months. Recoveries are possible even up to 2 years since. So physical therapy, and TENS stimulation of muscles of all limbs, maintained against contractures and muscle wasting should continue with passive movements by a physotherapistBest wishesRegards