What is conus medullaris syndrome?

Conus medullaris syndrome is a condition of the terminal end of the spinal cord, at the lower back/buttocks area from traumatic injury or from birth (congenital). This condition can cause pain and neurological deficits i.e. bowel/bladder dysfunction, loss of motor function, and numbness.

How do members experience conus medullaris syndrome?

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.