“Is this possible with a slipped disc?”
I have a slipped disc in my lower back. I also have neuropathy in both my feet half way up both my legs. Is this possible with a slipped disc?
Female | 60 years old
4 Answers
Neurologist|NeurologyNeurologist
yes
You definitely can have both
You should probably be evaluated by aneurologist or neurosurgeon to determinewhat issues you are having.Thank you.
Yes, both problems can happen at the same time. The neuropathy is a nerve "neuro" pathology "pathy." The slipped disc is a degenerative spine problem when a disc component is compressing a nerve root in the canal or in the space to exit the spinal canal. Causes of neuropathy are sometimes metabolic (diabetes, thyroid problems) or inflammatory (from autoimmune antibodies). An EMG/NCV can determine of only one nerve is involved or if the neuropathy is affecting multiple nerves. The CT or MRI of the lumbar spine can show the degenerative disc disease.
