What am I considered?

TMAZ · 12-12-2007, 01:10 PM

I had an ependymoma tumor removed out of my Cervical Spine from C3-C6. I know I am incomplete but I have full function. Let me explain. I have Bowel and Bladder sensation normally. Sexual function, Have full use of Arms and legs with weakness in my right knee. The symptoms I have is loss of sensation from the waist down. The right side is worse than the left. My ribcage and lower back feel "Squeezed all day long" My right foot will Cramp up and vibrate if over stimulated.

Okay so my NeuroSurgeon tells me I am "normal" according to Neurological Standards but what in the hell does that mean. I am no where near what I used to be like after 7 months?

SCI-Nurse · 12-12-2007, 03:23 PM

You need to have an ASIA exam done to determine this. Ask your NS. If he doesn't know how to do one, ask your physiatrist. You need both sensory testing and manual muscle testing to complete the ASIA. It is likely you will be rated ASIA D, but the level of injury requires the full exam to determine.

(KLD)

12-12-2007, 01:10 PM	#1
TMAZ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: St. Louis Posts: 853	What am I considered? I had an ependymoma tumor removed out of my Cervical Spine from C3-C6. I know I am incomplete but I have full function. Let me explain. I have Bowel and Bladder sensation normally. Sexual function, Have full use of Arms and legs with weakness in my right knee. The symptoms I have is loss of sensation from the waist down. The right side is worse than the left. My ribcage and lower back feel "Squeezed all day long" My right foot will Cramp up and vibrate if over stimulated. Okay so my NeuroSurgeon tells me I am "normal" according to Neurological Standards but what in the hell does that mean. I am no where near what I used to be like after 7 months?

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12-12-2007, 03:23 PM	#2
SCI-Nurse Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: USA Posts: 41,334	You need to have an ASIA exam done to determine this. Ask your NS. If he doesn't know how to do one, ask your physiatrist. You need both sensory testing and manual muscle testing to complete the ASIA. It is likely you will be rated ASIA D, but the level of injury requires the full exam to determine. (KLD)