My Life with Syringomyelia - A Student's Journey Through Ups and Downs
Living with syringomyelia is like riding a roller coaster. Some days I feel great, other days not so much. Let me share my story with you! What is Syringomyelia? Imagine your spinal cord is like a long straw. Now, picture a small bubble forming inside that straw. That's kind of what syringomyelia is! It's a condition where a fluid-filled cyst, called a syrinx, forms within your spinal cord. Have you ever wondered what it feels like? Well, it's different for everyone, but for me, it's like having an unwelcome guest in my body that sometimes causes trouble. Common Symptoms Here's a simple table of some common symptoms. Symptom How it Feels Pain Like a bad backache or headache Weakness Arms or legs feel heavy Numbness P...