OK, thanks for allowing me into the forum.

I have Ankylosing Spondylitis and have been having neck problems for over 2 years, and now am concerned I have spinal cord damage because despite being right handed, my right arm recently tested 20-60 percent weaker, and I fear I have CSM (cervical spondylotic myelopathy). I have an appointment in a few weeks with a neurosurgeon who is director of neurosurgery at a leading medical university, so I'll know soon. I've been passed around by orthopedic surgeons, physiatrists, and pain management doctors for almost 2 years, and now I may have something really serious. I am posting in the spine pain section, but wanted to introduce myself here.

I'm married with one teenage boy, and I currently work full time in management.