[GidjieGirl]

Hi,
I started seeing a neuro about a year ago. I've been having parathaesis and pain on my left side for about the same length of time. Well today they told me that the passage in my spinal column is closed up on my spinal cord in my neck and that's what has been causing a good deal of my symptoms. I am really scared and have no one to turn to who can understand. They were testing for MS so I guess that this answer is technically a good one but I'm still really nervous. I'm an artist and there is a deep rooted fear in me that I will lose the ability to draw and paint. I currently walk with a cane because of my balance issues and vertigo. I feel like in the last year my whole life has been turned completely upside down and this one answer is just going to lead to a million more questions. I hope someone can understand what I'm going through

[Jomar]

Hello & welcome,

Here's the link to our Spinal forum- Hope we can be of help to you.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html

[Darlene]

GidjieGirl,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your condition. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[ginnie]

Welcome to Neuro Talk. I will be in the spinal forum too. I am sorry your cervical neck is giving you trouble. I have had surgery for this, and will be here for you with any questions you may have. You can PM me as well.
I too am an artist. I had to change position of how I do things, and not look down as I am fused. My surgery was successful, in that my pain was greatly reduced. There are alot of us here on NT, that have cervical issues. This is where I came when I was afraid too. ginnie