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What is Arachnoiditis?
Archoinditis is a disorder caused by inflammation of the arachnoid1. The Arachnoid is a layer that protects the nerves and spinal cord.
What may cause Arachnoiditis?
The arachnoid can become inflamed because of:
Irritation from chemicals
Infection from bacteria or viruses
Injury to the spine
Chronic compression of spinal nerves
Complications from spinal surgery
What are common symptoms?
What are common symptoms?
Headaches
Severe shooting pain
Tingling, numbness, or weakness in your legs
Difficulty sitting for a long period of time
Muscle cramps, spasms, twitching
Neurogenic bladder
Bowel dysfunction
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A patient's Experience
A patient's Experience
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References
References
[1] - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Arachnoiditis [Internet]. N.P: NINDS; 2023. Available from: https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/arachnoiditis
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