Important
Medical Disclaimer
Please read this before using the information on the site to make decisions about your health.
Last updated: 8 May 2026
If you have red-flag symptoms, call 999 or go to A&E now.
Sudden numbness around the saddle area, loss of bladder or bowel control, or new severe weakness in the legs needs assessing today — not next week. See the red flags →
What this site is for
Cauda Equina Support & Advocacy UK is a patient-led organisation. The information here is written by people with lived experience of CES, reviewed against published clinical guidance, and offered to raise awareness and support the community.
What it isn't
This site is not a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or personalised medical advice. We can't see your scans, examine you, or know your full history. Only a qualified clinician can do that.
- Don't delay seeking medical help because of something you read here.
- Don't stop, start or change a treatment without speaking to your clinician first.
- If your symptoms are getting worse, get reassessed — even if you've already been seen.
Where to go next
If you'd like the bigger picture, our plain-English guide to CES and the patient pathway explain what to expect from symptoms through to recovery.