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Date Posted: 08:16:40 04/25/02 Thu
Author: Clarence
Author Host/IP: d139.as0.rscm.mi.voyager.net / 216.93.38.142
Subject: She told me that I should see a neuro cause my doc should not be telling me thses things.
In reply to: Patsy 's message, "Poppie understood you perfectly--she just doesn't like your neuro lol" on 08:10:20 04/25/02 Thu


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[> [> [> Hi again Clarence -- Poppie, 19:14:44 04/25/02 Thu (adsl.186.154.willamette.net/207.189.186.154)

We're getting be old friends, eh? Forgive me if I came on too strong about this. I have had an experience or two with doctors, as I am sure many have, and have learned to take "the bull by the horns" so to speak.

I thought you had seen a neurologist (which is often where a pcp sends you first who then send you to a neurosurgeon if appropriate). I guess I would just urge you to seek another opinion. What the neuro told you just doesn't make sense (to me) - if your spinal cord is being damaged where help breathing is around the corner - well, the docs I know would at least *attempt* to remove the pressure and not just send you home and tell you to get ready for the worst. During the past year and a half when I have dealt with this spinal crapola, I have read quite alot and now I'm almost a neurologist. . .LOL! Surgery can't correct everything and I certainly believe in avoiding it if possible, but there are times. . .

Hope to read in the future that you are feeling better. Nerve pain is. . .hmmm, well, it sucks. Have you been to physical therapy? Acupuncture (it can help with pain)? Traction? Sometimes I decide I will march right in there and demand that my neck be removed and my head place directly on my shoulders. Very feeble humor.


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[> [> [> [> Re: Hi again Clarence -- Clarence, 19:53:34 04/25/02 Thu (d90.as0.rscm.mi.voyager.net/216.93.38.91)

He said he could take the disc out to releave the presure
but he also said if he tried to fuse a bone that it would not take due to my years of smoking cigs.And for the same reason he said I was a very poor cantidate for surgery
at all.all this was said by my nero surgen,Not my PCP.
I want to thank you so much for all you have told me.
If you want to e-mail me feel free chuffman4@yahoo.com


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[> [> [> [> [> Clarence..... -- toosh, 21:30:34 04/25/02 Thu (dhcp024-209-033-060.neo.rr.com/24.209.33.60)

My mom's been a smoker for about 50 years. She had spine fusions all up and down a few years back. The ortho made her quit smoking for about 6 weeks prior to surgery...which she did. She has had to have 2 of these surgeries and has fused just fine. If that is his ONLY reason....doesn't make sense?

Anyway...something this serious...would be more comfortable with you getting a 2nd opinion! smoooooch....PLEASE feel better!!.....Carol


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