On 11/23/2011 5:47 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 11/23/2011 1:05 PM, Janet Wilder wrote:
>> On 11/22/2011 11:47 PM, Cheryl 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*
>>
>> So sorry to hear this, Cheryl. I wish you a speedy recovery.
>>
>
> Thanks Janet. I'm so grateful for all of the nice thoughts and replies
> here. I wrote it out once and deleted but I really needed to vent so
> thank you and everyone.

That's what's so nice about Usenet communities. We all too often ****
and moan about Usenet and the Trolls and Flamers, but when it comes down
to real, true, humanity, Usenet groups are a nice bunch of folks.

JMHO.

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Janet Wilder
Way-the-heck-south Texas
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