INFORMATION ON ARACHNOIDITIS

Arachnoiditis may be defined as the debilitating condition characterized by severe stinging and burning pain and neurologic problems. It is caused by an inflammation of the Arachnoid lining - one of the 3 linings that surround the brain and spinal cord.

CAUSES OF ARACHNOIDITIS

The main factor leads to the development of Arachnoiditis are:-

1. Trauma/surgery-induced.
2. Chemically-induced.
3. Infection-induced.

SYMPTOMS OF ARACHNOIDITIS

1. weakness in the legs
2. Bizarre sensations such as insects crawling on the skin or water trickling down the leg
3. Severe shooting pain.
4. Muscle cramps, spasms, and uncontrollable twitching
5. Sexual dysfunction.

DIAGNOSIS OF ARACHNOIDITIS

1. CAT scan.
2. MRI.
3. EMG.

TREATMENT OF ARACHNOIDITIS

There is no cure for Arachnoiditis. Treatment options for Arachnoiditis are similar to those for other chronic pain conditions. Most treatments focus on relieving pain and improving symptoms that impair daily activities. Often, health care professionals recommend a program of pain management, physiotherapy, exercise and psychotherapy.