It DID happen today! He poked & proded a few things, asked me some questions, put me through some contortions, then told me he can't tell me anything until after he sees the imaging, BUT THEN... he sent me down the hall for the imaging! ...after which they sent me back to the exam room, he went over them with me comparing them to the imaging from 6 years ago, and then he told me EXACTLY what I thought he would... Some things have gotten worse, and some things have gotten better, but there's still nothing he can do for me.

Basically I'm inoperable because the arthritis is too severe, and my spine would likely weaken and fall apart above & below wherever it was stabilized, and I'd likely be stuck with FBS.

OMG!!! Big surprise (again, NOT!) I'm so happy I could just ____.

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Dr. Zachary Smith
Oh, the pain... THE PAIN...

Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE.
All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor.