Hi everyone,

I had a long meeting with my Physical therapist today. We sat down with my husband there and talked. He had a long talk with my Doctor before hand. Things are not good. I have a HUGE problem. I have all the signs that something is pressing on my spinal cord. Most likely a herniated disc in the cervical spine pressing on the cord. My symptoms are getting much worse. I have extreme pain in my thumbs which is a sign. Also here is the biggy. I have been having problems going to the bathroom (urinating) its been going on 4 a few weeks now. I have a full bladder but can't go to the bathroom. I have to push and push to go and sometimes still can't go. I get up in the morning and have to go real bad but can't! It scares the heck out of me! I mentioned it to the Doc 2 weeks ago because my Husband and I weren't sure what was going on. My first thought was the spine but maybe a side effect from the meds???? It's really worrying me now. I was told if I can't go to the bathroom my noon...I need to get myself to the ER. Also, my headaches are unbearable. The other thing is....my reflexes on the lower extremeties ...especially left side. OH MY! The PT said I have basically no response on the upper extremities and too much on the lower. I almost jumped off the chair when he checked my knee and foot. I am getting lots of tingling in my foot and it just doesn't look good.

He is very worried for me and was honest. This isn't looking good. If the MRi doesn't show anything significant in the C - spine then he wants them to look further into the brain. He said its no doubt I have TOS and needed the surgery but something else is going on too. He also said it could be sympathetic nerve reaction. Does anyone know anything about this? Guess the nerves can just be really messed up but he doesn't think so.

I'm honestly scared to death on this one. I can't go anywhere..no riding in a car or moving my head at this point. I'm on total restrictions.

Wish me luck with this. Thanks for all your concerns...I really need you guys at this point and time. I am freaking out!