Curious as to what new symptoms are note worthy versus just a part of this issue.
I have a lump type something behind my right ear. No burning, no fever. Just a swollen area. about 2" x 3" along the neck.
I also have burning sensation on the right side, back area below shoulder blade to hip.

Thinking hypochondriac here uggh.

Likely unrelated to your spinal complaints. See your internist!

Any signal noted means there is likely damage to the spinal cord. I had only a trace of signal on my TI scan and it turned out that my cord was bruised by the compression. If you have signal on the T2 scan as well, you may have irreversible permanent spinal cord damage.

Thank you for letting me know. Neurosurgeon stated 33% chance of getting better, staying the same or getting worse post-op. I asked was he sure lol..In other words he has no dang idea... So, I am going with 33% getting better.

I am still working. Desk job, not too demanding, but-I am exhausted and useless by the time I get home. So frustrating. Seems everyday I am feeling worse than the day before..

I am still working. Desk job, not too demanding, but-I am exhausted and useless by the time I get home. So frustrating. Seems everyday I am feeling worse than the day before..[/QUOTE]

I know exactly how that feels, as I too am working a "desk" job but feel completely exhausted and suffering overwhelming pain by the time I get home. I now have no life, other than popping pills to go to work and laying about trying not to suffer the pain when I get home. Sex life is gone and so has enjoyment of mostly anything else. Three years and counting...

It is comforting to a degree when someone takes the time to respond.
Thank you