{"product_id":"2940154521670","title":"Arachnoiditis, (Inflamed Arachnoid) A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eArachnoiditis is the medical disorder causing inflammation of the arachnoid, one of the membranes called meninges that envelop and protect the nerves of the central nervous system, such as the brain and spinal cord.\u003cbr\u003eArachnoiditis is a pain disorder caused by the inflammation of the arachnoid, the middle layer of the 3 membranes of the meninges.\u003cbr\u003eAs with most inflammatory disorders, when the arachnoid membrane becomes inflamed, it can produce pain.\u003cbr\u003eThis inflammation may happen when the spinal cord becomes compressed, whether from an injury or a spinal intervention.\u003cbr\u003eIn arachnoiditis, the inflammation results in scar tissue formation.\u003cbr\u003eScar tissue can cause spinal nerves to stick together improperly.\u003cbr\u003eA way to think of arachnoiditis is a clumping of nerves that are sited inside the spinal canal.\u003cbr\u003eThe clumping is likely to happen in a specific region in the spinal canal.\u003cbr\u003eThe inflammation of the arachnoid membrane can occasionally result in the formation of scar tissue and adhesions, which induce the spinal nerves to “stick” together.\u003cbr\u003eIf arachnoiditis starts to interrupt the function of one or more of these nerves, it can induce a number of symptoms, such as numbness, tingling, and a typical stinging and burning pain in the lower back or legs.\u003cbr\u003eVarious people with arachnoiditis will have debilitating muscle cramps, twitches, or spasms.\u003cbr\u003eIt may also affect the bladder, bowel, and sexual function.\u003cbr\u003eIn serious patients, arachnoiditis may induce paralysis of the lower limbs.\u003cbr\u003eThe arachnoid can become inflamed because of:\u003cbr\u003e1. An irritation from chemicals, such as myelogram oil dyes\u003cbr\u003e2. Infection from bacteria or viruses,\u003cbr\u003e3. The result of direct injury to the spine,\u003cbr\u003e4. Chronic compression of spinal nerves,\u003cbr\u003e5. Complications from spinal surgery or other invasive spinal procedures\u003cbr\u003e6. The accidental intrathecal injection of steroids intended for the epidural space\u003cbr\u003eThe most frequent symptom is pain, but arachnoiditis can also produce:\u003cbr\u003ea. Tingling, numbness or weakness in the legs\u003cbr\u003eb. Sensations that may seem like insects creeping on the skin or water dripping down the leg\u003cbr\u003ec. Severe shooting pain that can be same as an electric shock sensation\u003cbr\u003ed. Muscle cramps, spasms and non-controllable twitching\u003cbr\u003ee. Bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction\u003cbr\u003ef. A typical stinging and burning pain in the lower back or legs\u003cbr\u003eg. Paralysis of the lower limbs in severe cases\u003cbr\u003eThe gold standard for having a diagnosis of arachnoiditis is using an MRI.\u003cbr\u003eA test called an electromyogram (EMG) can evaluate the severity of the continual damage to affected nerve roots by using electrical impulses to examine nerve function.\u003cbr\u003eMyelograms with the new radiographic contrast medium presently in use, combined with CT scanning, are not regarded to be responsible for arachnoiditis or making it become worse.\u003cbr\u003eTreatment:\u003cbr\u003eThere is no cure for arachnoiditis.\u003cbr\u003eThe treatment methods are same as those for other chronic pain disorders.\u003cbr\u003eMost treatments direct on alleviating pain and increasing symptoms that reduce daily activities.\u003cbr\u003eOften, doctors advise a program of pain management, physiotherapy, exercise and psychotherapy.\u003cbr\u003eSurgical intervention is debatable since the outcomes are normally poor and give only short-term relief.\u003cbr\u003eLimitations are:\u003cbr\u003eTreatment location: The sub-arachnoid space can be very difficult to reach\u003cbr\u003eScar tissue formation: surgery cause more scar tissue in the arachnoid space\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Arachnoiditis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Causes\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Symptoms\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diagnosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Prognosis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Meningitis\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Encephalitis\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"One distressing feature I feel is a lack of sexual drive, brought about by an absence of pleasurable sensations, medication, or, simply the pain experienced when trying to make love.\u003cbr\u003eThe other distressing problem I feel is the feeling that insects are crawling about the skin causing incessant itching for which there is no treatment.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114403414256,"sku":"2940154521670","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154521670_p0.jpg?v=1764069527","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154521670","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}