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Old 12-12-2009, 09:44 AM #9
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The spinal cord is not in that area, but the nerves are (see picture above) that is why I went with a Neuro-surgeon instead of an Orthopedic surgeon, because of the MS.

I hope some of this helps or just disregard my rambling on.. You are not alone.
That sounds like, after reading all this and seeing the graphic, you made a very wise move.

Judy, I bet if you got opinions from both NS and OS, you would sense very different approach. I'd feel safer with NS too, ms aside, in this case.

Good luck Judy.

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