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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Paradise
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Location: Paradise
Posts: 855
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Originally Posted by Dr. Smith
DEFINITELY.
Hi Laura, welcome.
About the only time folks here concur on when surgery is indicated IS when nerves are being pressed on and/or there is danger/risk of worse/permanent nerve damage/paralysis.
Doc
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Doc is right for what he has stated, to be sure. There are other reasons though, many actually, for surgical indications that he didn't mention and as he rightly stated...because he is not a doctor (Doc, that is nothing other than a statement of fact that you have in your signature/avatar - no disrespect intended as you usually have great advice!).
What I think is missed here is that your situation is unique to you. Your doctor has taken your personal history, performed an examination on you based off that personal history and then ordered diagnostic studies (imaging, labs, etc.) to detail your problem and best figure out how to address it. He/she is in the best position to advise you! While there is wisdom to be gained and experiences shared here, in my opinion you are best advised by your professionals which you have pursued whose opinions of your condition should not be trumped by any non-professionals (or even professionals on this list should they chime in as they have not had the same opportunity to evaluate you) when considering a treatment course. Good luck to you!
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