On 11/23/2011 8:35 AM, John Kuthe wrote:
> On Nov 22, 11:47 pm, > wrote:
>> So it seems I will have to have back surgery. The second opinion
>> diagnosis today by a neurosurgeon is spondylolisthesis. A dislocation at
>> L5-S1. And a cyst. And nerve compression and failure of lumbar disks
>> and joints due to the instability of my spine. No frickin wonder I'm in
>> such pain. Just sort of venting and thinking and planning. I get an
>> epidural on Friday and on a neuralpathic med for now until I can do the
>> surgery. *heavy sigh*
>
> Wow Cheryl. Yeah that sounds like hell on Earth. I'm sorry.
>
> Why can't you get the surgery done ASAP? There are some great
> osteopathic/neuropathic surgeons, make sure you get a good team. I did
> most of my my nursing clinicals on an osteopathic floor and my
> preceptorship on a neurosurgery floor, so I know. They can go in and
> rebuild your spine quite well. It'll be a little pit of a project for
> you (hospitalization, surgery, recovery, therapy) but in the long run
> it will be worth it!
>
I will get it as soon as I can. I wrote up-thread in a reply why I have
to plan this out.

> Hope the meds are managing your pain until you can get the surgery
> done!
>

Thank you!