Hi, Bosco! Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Boy, what a bucket of hooey you're stuck with. Here's a link to our spinal disorders forum where some of the more experienced members will be better able to discuss these complications with you.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=22

Feel free to jump right in, there are lots of friendly, supportive friends here.