Which are the symptoms of Arachnoiditis?

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Symptoms of Arachnoiditis

Arachnoiditis is a rare but debilitating condition that affects the arachnoid, one of the membranes surrounding the spinal cord. It is characterized by inflammation and scarring of the arachnoid, leading to a range of symptoms that can significantly impact a person's quality of life.

Pain: Chronic pain is the hallmark symptom of arachnoiditis. The pain can be severe and may be described as burning, stinging, or electric shock-like. It often affects the lower back, legs, and feet, but can also radiate to other areas of the body.

Numbness and Tingling: Many individuals with arachnoiditis experience numbness, tingling, or a sensation of pins and needles in the affected areas. This can be accompanied by a loss of sensation or altered sensitivity to touch.

Motor and Sensory Problems: Arachnoiditis can lead to muscle weakness, muscle cramps, and difficulty with coordination. Some individuals may also experience muscle spasms or involuntary muscle movements. Sensory disturbances, such as decreased reflexes or loss of bladder or bowel control, can also occur.

Neurological Symptoms: In some cases, arachnoiditis can cause neurological symptoms, including headaches, dizziness, and problems with vision or hearing. These symptoms may be intermittent or persistent, depending on the severity of the condition.

Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction: Arachnoiditis can affect the nerves that control bladder and bowel function, leading to urinary or fecal incontinence, difficulty urinating or emptying the bladder completely, or constipation.

Sexual Dysfunction: Some individuals with arachnoiditis may experience sexual dysfunction, including decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, or difficulty achieving orgasm.

Fatigue and Sleep Disturbances: Chronic pain and the impact on daily activities can lead to fatigue and sleep disturbances in individuals with arachnoiditis. Sleep may be disrupted due to pain or discomfort, making it difficult to get restful sleep.

Psychological Effects: Living with chronic pain and the limitations imposed by arachnoiditis can take a toll on a person's mental health. Anxiety, depression, irritability, and mood swings are common psychological effects associated with this condition.

Other Symptoms: Some individuals may also experience symptoms such as muscle wasting, joint stiffness, skin changes, and difficulty with balance or walking.

It is important to note that the symptoms of arachnoiditis can vary from person to person, and the severity of symptoms can also fluctuate over time. If you suspect you may have arachnoiditis or are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is crucial to consult with a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.

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Symptoms can vary with each patient. No two patients are alike. There is a vast difference between Arachnoiditis and Adhesive Arachnoiditis.

Common symptoms for Arachnoiditis are listed below.

Tingling, numbness, or weakness in the legs.
Sensations that may feel like insects crawling on the skin or water trickling down the leg.
Severe shooting pain that can be similar to an electric shock sensation.
Muscle cramps, spasms and uncontrollable twitching.
Bladder, bowel and sexual problems.

Posted May 9, 2019 by ASAP Arachnoiditis society for awareness and Prevention

Severe constant pain and suffering. Severe hot flashes

Posted Apr 5, 2017 by Josh 2600

Pain! Especially electric-shock-like pain going from the lower back down one or both legs.
Muscle spasms.
Nerve spasms.
Pain flares.
Restless Leg Syndrome.
There are a variety of collateral symptoms such as headaches, insomnia, extreme fatigue, stomach issues, blurry vision, and dry mouth.
Because Arachnoiditis attacks the nervous system, any part of the body can be affected at any time.

Posted Apr 7, 2017 by Barbara 1000

The burning sensations are the worst for me.

Posted Apr 11, 2017 by Kelly 5450

Paresis- (temporary loss of the lower limbs)
Parethesia- stinging, burning, searing, sharp, stabbing knife like pain

Posted Jun 20, 2017 by Lacy 100

Sitting more then a few minutes without burning pain in my sacrum and shooting down my legs. Standing in one position. Having to lay down every few hours throughout the day to take pressure off my burning spine. Heavy, burning, tingling, legs all the time. Feeling of a crab clamped onto my sacrum and is never going to leave.

Posted May 18, 2019 by nancy 2500

Pain, difficulty with mobility

Posted May 18, 2019 by Lara Mansour 100

Severe, burning back pain and sharp stabbing pain when bending or twisting, difficulty starting or stopping urination, burning painful feet, leg weakness.

Posted Jan 5, 2020 by krisrwalters 1300

There are many and can differ depending on the location of nerve damage and the person
Some common symptoms can include
Weakness
Ringing in ears
Burning
Tingling
Numbness& tingling
Sensations of Bugs crawling
Loosing balance

Posted Jan 5, 2020 by Jcrandall72 2500

Intense pain in the injured area, which can include the lower back, legs, buttocks, or feet. The pain may feel like an electric shock or a burning sensation. It can spread across your back and down your legs. The pain may get worse when you move.

Numbness, tingling, or a pins-and-needles feeling

Crawling sensation on the skin, as if ants are walking up and down your back

Muscle cramps or spasms

Weakness

Trouble walking

Severe headaches

Vision problems

Hearing problems

Dizziness

Nausea

Bladder or bowel problems

Trouble sleeping

Fatigue

Joint pain

Loss of balance

Sexual dysfunction

Depression

Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)

Inability to sweat normally (anhidrosis)

In the most severe cases, the legs can become paralyzed

The symptoms I would get rid of first would be the intense pain, the crawling sensation and the bladder and bowel problems.

Posted Jan 5, 2020 by Staplehurst17 4050

Intractable pain, pain going down legs, feeling of bugs crawling in your skin, burning stabbing and throbbing pain in the affected areas.

Posted Jan 5, 2020 by Deerut1963 2400

When the spinal nerve roots are clumped together, painful symptoms of burning legs/feet, spasms/cramps in the legs, feelings of being stung by insects, may be felt.

Posted Jan 8, 2020 by Rhonda 1600

Chronic pain
Mobility
Bladder and bowel
Sexual dysfunction
Neuropathic pain
Musculoskeletal
Hypothyroidism
Auto immune

Posted Jul 9, 2020 by Derek 3000

Intractable pain, burning pain, electric shock pain, feeling of bugs crawling on limbs, urinary or bowel issues, brain fog, paralysis,

Posted Mar 20, 2021 by Anna 2300

Arachnoiditis can cause a number of symptoms including numbness; tingling; loss of temperature sensation; and a characteristic stinging and burning pain in the lower back, limbs, and trunk.Pain is often made worse by activity.Some people have debilitating muscle cramps or spasms; loss of balance; tinnitus; problems with vision and hearing; or bladder, bowel, or sexual dysfunction.In severe cases, arachnoiditis may lead to paralysis of the legs.

Posted Jul 22, 2021 by Vincent 3420

Chronic pain and dysfunction in the area and below the area affected. I have a spinal cord injury with Cauda Equina damage and AA. I have pain and dysfunction in my hips, SI Joints, neuropathy throughout my lower body and feet. It affects my mobility and stiffens all my joints.

Posted Nov 15, 2021 by Jeanne Champion 400

Severe pain, numbness & tingling, neuropathy, increased pain with sitting or standing, muscle spasms/tetany, increased difficulty walking, insomnia, bowel & bladder dysfunction (including neurogenic bowel & bladder, incontinence, etc...).

Posted Nov 15, 2021 by Nordlisa906 300

According to a current study interim data of 745 patients, here is the following list

1. Pain
2.Burning pain
3. Lower back pain
4. Leg pain
5. Weakness in legs
6. Pain after surgery lingering
7. Back pain
8. Mobility issues
9. Burning feet
10. Severe pain

Posted Nov 15, 2021 by ACMCRN 2200

I have adhesive arachnoiditis, catastrophic stage. My condition progressed to this point within 6 months. I’m paralyzed from the waist down but had my dr acted faster things could have been done to slow or limit the progression. The pain, mostly neuropathic is from my belly button to the bottoms of my feet and is constant

Posted Nov 16, 2021 by [email protected] 700

Near constant pain, numbness or tingling in the back and lower extremities. Inability to sit, stand or walk for longer than short periods of time. Low grade fevers, night sweats.

Posted Nov 16, 2021 by Terry603 700

Pain, Fluctuates Severe to moderate to Severe, Activity, inactivity and position changes can Increase pain. Must change positions often and cannot stand or sit long. Riding in auto painful.

Posted Jan 7, 2022 by Machinetoolmkr 5550