Sunday, January 28, 2007

Neurosurgery? I don't think so ...

and neither does the neurologist, but nevertheless she thinks I should meet with a neurosurgeon. I don't have MS or any other chronic disease. Whew! That was my biggest fear. What I do have is a protruding disc that is compressing my spinal cord. Because my cord is involved the neurologist wants me to consult a surgeon, but she doesn't think I will need surgery. She believes that he may prescribe physical therapy. I was hoping that she would do that but I think she would like me to have an opinion of a specialist. I thought she was one, but oh well. The saga and the numbness continues but at least I know that I will live! I have my good days and bad days so I guess I'll just try to revel in the good and tolerate the bad as best I can.

ttfn

8 comments:

shannon said...

yay! so glad it's only a pesky disc. so glad you can breathe easier. let us know what the neurologist says!

Anonymous said...

Thanks for the update, so glad to hear it's nothing serious.

Carrie

Anonymous said...

what a relief for you Tracy..although not totally fixed..i hope the physio does the trick. So glad to read this. Thinking of you.

Kache said...

Glad that it's not MS, and I hope the PT does the trick and not surgery. Keep plugging along, and I hope you get relief soon!

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad to hear this update, and I hope it's easily remedied (once you see the specialist).

Liz

Anonymous said...

So glad to hear it's not MS or something worse. Keeping my toes crossed that PT will help!

Heather said...

keeping my fingers crossed for you, but such a relief in the meantime!

Anonymous said...

How are you doing Tracy?

Carrie