Guest guest Posted October 15, 2003 Report Share Posted October 15, 2003 I was just diagnosed with having MS, and I'm happy to see a group that can share experiences as well as provide some positive messages for negative thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 Yes, in a way it was Congenital. But now it sounds like, since he had previous Surgery for Laminectomy and removal of some of the Lipoma, a issue of Retethering. The main goal of a Detethering is to halt the Symptoms. Anything else you get is a plus. But many do seem to get " pluses " out of having this Surgery. I would say definately get that second Opinion for your peace of mind. Good luck. Me Nebraska, USA mymocha@... We then saw a neurosurgeon who said it was a congenital defect > and surgery would relieve the pain in his right leg which is so severe > sometimes that he has said he would have it cut off if it would stop the pain. The > Nsg also said surgery would stop the nerological deterioration of his right leg > (difficulty lifting his foot more than a few inches off the ground, calf > atrophy, etc). He was not encouraging about surgery improving the back pain, > though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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