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Originally Posted by Littlepaw
Hi Blue Herron,
Welcome! So sorry to hear about your trouble. Your symptoms are concerning. Are they certain that you don't have any nerve root compression? This sounds like a neurosurgery consult to be on the safe side. I am not a big surgical fan but nerve root compression is a time that it can be needed and often the sooner the better. Definitely let your ortho know, call tomorrow, don't waste time being polite waiting till your appointment. Any loss of use, numbness and pain combined ups your urgency for checking it out. Don't mean to be an alarmist or worry you but have known three people who went through this. They all needed surgery and had good outcomes. There is hope out there.
Sending Healing Love,
Littlepaw
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I can't say enough thank you's! Last time I saw my Ortho on Tues, I couks still lift it, so it has gotten considerably worse since then. Honestly it's been a bit scary. Yesterday I could no longer out any pressure on it, or use it to pull myself up, but when waking up to not be able to even lift it... Crazy!
I wondered how serious I should be, and have a deep feeling something really isn't right. I'll be calling him at 8am. Referring to a neuro surgeon is helpful to know too! To know you know people who have been through this and have had success, thay are no words to say how much hope that gives me. It's been a long, tearful day. Thank you for giving me hope.