White Bread, I started nursing in 1989. I worked in MedSurg, Pediatrics, Nursing Home, School Nurse, and finally private practice Family doctor. I enjoyed Pediatrics and School Nursing the most. My...
I had to reschedule my Orthopedic surgeon appt to April14. Even tho I had the 4flu shot, came down with flu yesterday. My back is doing great even tho I have body aches, feverish, cough and totally...
Chartreux, I live on the coast around Corpus Christi are. I am going to an Orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio. I will keep him in mind if I don't like the one I am going to or for a 2 or 3rd opinion....
White Bread, Thanks. I am also a retired nurse. I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve that caused a lot arrhythmia and afib. My gradient was holding at 18. Then in 2012 something went terribly...
Thanks Susie, I agree.... Sometimes it is unknown why the surgery failed. I wish we could find rates comparing the failed surgery to successful surgeries. Would really help in making a decision. Kim...
Wow... Thanks for posting. I am "one of those out there" I really needed to hear this!! I am still waiting to get the appt date for the Orthopedic Surgeon. Dont know if he will recommend surgery or...
I was diagnosed with spinal stenosis --a narrowing of the spinal channel-- that causes nerves to be pinched causing great pain. I consulted with an orthopedic surgeon and asked how many operations...
Susie, I have never had an MRI on my back so I really don't know. the neural cyst is at T11. My pain is low right about L4-5. Pain radiates to groin and to front of leg with a pulling sensation...
So sorry for your situation, That was in 2009, will any of the new 2016 techniques help you?...
Alci Thanks.I am considering your option. My Primary ordered a second MRI today but with contrast this time so they can see the neural cyst better. She said it will probably need to come out, will...
Thanks Susie. If the Orthopedic Surgeon recommends surgery, I will get my 2nd opinion from a Neurosurgeon. I don't feel I need surgery or want it. On the the other hand, I don't want to wait so long...
Thanks, I am just scared and waiting for the date of the consultation. I don't want to have any surgery but I thought others with the same problem could tell me if they had to have surgery or waited....
Do I need surgery or can I wait? I am a 57 yr old female. In January 2016, I was getting out of my car and suffered sever R lower back pain. I could not move. My primary prescribed muscle relaxers...