Guest guest Posted March 10, 1999 Report Share Posted March 10, 1999 >-----Original Message----- > > >>One neurosurgeon says that he does surgery for one of two reasons: >> >>1. The symptoms are progressing. >> >>2. The person is not able to live their " normal " lifestyle. (For example, >>if you can't drive anymore or have to ask people to help with things a >>lot.) > > > O.k. I fall into both these categories. But I still don't know if I want surgery. I guess it would help if I had a doctor that would help me. I am doing this solo so far. Dr. Freedman has been no help and the other neuros didn't even bother to tell me I had ACM. I don't know if I have a syrinx or even how big my herniation is.......Dr. F said " you want to know? oh it's so small. I can measure if you want. " He never did. Please pray that I will find a neuro soon that will help me. I see Dr. Kiss on April 15th. If I stay with these symptoms I feel I can live this way. I'ts only been a month so hmmmmmm, maybe I'll change my mind after awhile. I've given up driving and I am very inactive compared to my normal lifestyle. My symptoms are progressing....sleep anpnea,muscle weakness..lots more, but I still can function to some degree. I have a wheelchair coming for when I want to go to the mall for a longer period. Please let me know your opinions about this. You guys are the only " consultants " I have right now!! Thanks tons, Leanne ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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