My 13 yr old son has been diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome after suffering a herniated disc at L4-L5 from a recent weight lifting injury at school. It's rare and it is horrible. He saw a chiropractor first, had adjustments and muscle stimulation along with major icing for ten days or so. He walked like a penguin. No muscle strength in feet. He got an MRI done and things moved quickly after that. He had surgery today and we're praying he will heal and walk normal again.

In 2005 I was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome CES, six weeks later iI had a surgery done. I noticed before the diagnosis I lost my muscle tone on both legs, with associated numbness in the groin, penis, both legs and around my anus. I lost my erectile function, also there were difficulties to pass urine and I was constipated. But what I noticed is that six years after surgery I have not completely recovered from this symptoms; worst of it, is whenever I have sex with my wife I do not ejaculate, i don't reach orgasm. This bothers me a lot. I had MRI done recently, they're not very sure if it is fibrous tissues or herniation between L5 & S1. There is still pain on the left leg, tightness around my perineal region, with severe burning sensation. It is great discomfort for me.