u2granny
Blue Crack Addict
I don't usually post here but here goes. I have been fighting what was originally misdiagnosed as a disc problem in my back since Oct. After undergoing two epidurals, which made it worse rather than better, my doctor sent me to a neurosurgeon. Now, this is taking way more time than it should because everything has to be preauthorized by my insurance. I saw the neurosurgeon on the ninth of March. He became alarmed because I have what is referred to as "foot drop". This is a new development. He said how long have you not been able to walk on your left heel. I said I don't know, no one ever checked before. (The neurosurgeon is the third specialist I have seen). He immediately sent me for yet another MRI and later the same day called to tell me there is no disc problem and I am now seeing a neurologist this week. The thought is that it is possibly ALS, MS, or even Parkinson's. I am really depressed. I have been off work since Feb. 16 because I can't lift much and now have trouble keeping my balance. Sorry this is so long but it feels better putting my frustrations in writing.
I've been reading about your ordeal in PLEBAns and it sounds absolutely terrible! I had a pinched nerve during gymnastics for an entire season so I can relate to the frusteration. You try to do something you're so used to doing, like just walking on your hands, and all the sudden pain is shooting up your back and down your legs and there's nothing you can do. I hope you'll find out it's something they can fix.
get better not soon...immediately!!!!!!!!
