Hi Colin Street, its nice to meet you. I am sorry you had such a difficult problem. I have seen this happen to one of my patients (have been in nursing). It is really a hard thing to go through. I am glad you have gotten back what function that you have. I think that can be the way it is with spinal problems. My neck was that way. I dealt with it for many years and then, Boom, it really blew. I will be stopping back by here in a few days. You might find some of the information in the vitamin forum helpful. There are some good threads there now on nerve problems. I know that different things work for different people. Thank you for the info you put out here. Take care!