omg cath,
i am so sorry 2 hear that
plz o plz get all ur papers in order
revisit them with as many options available (family ,doctors, family, medical advise, doctors, friends your experience and wisdom your gut, anything and everything)
my sister was just told something similar about her back
what sticks out, she used the same description something on "CRUSHED"
still yet 2 speak with her
hold on, hold on
i wish u any relief u can get
gentle hugs

eva