[GypsyChild]

Hello there all. I recently changed insurance AGAIN, and am in need of a new doctor. I sent my MRI results to a Neurological Center and the response that I got... along with them sending the films back at me was: "You need alternative mobility to preserve your quality of life." I translate to mean... you're up a creek, get a wheelchair.

I have had 8 surgeries associated with cervical and uteran cancer - culminating in a hysterectomy in 1995 when I was 24 years old.

My spine started to herniate in 1993 when I was 22 years old. Apparently, according to all doctors and healthcare staff I was too young for this. I wish someone would have mainlined that to my spine.

I was diagnosed with Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Spondoloythesis, and Ridicopathy associated with all the spine surgeries. I have now had 4 back surgeries and am 37 years old. I have an extra vertebra in my Lumbar Spine... of course it took 7 surgeons and 3 surgeries to discover this. I have been living with chronic pain for 15 years and I'm tired. However, I trudge on... once more trying to find a team of doctors to help.

I would like to know if anyone out there knows of any treatments for Spinal Stenosis... I'm pretty much horizontal 3-4 days a week now due to the pain and constant numbness in both legs and knees.

I'm now carrying my medical files and films for myself. I live in Northern Arizona and there doesn't seem to be much relief in this little section of the world. If you have info, please let me know... I dreadfully curious about new technologies and what I can expect going forth...

Thanks in advance!!!