I've already sent this to personal friends (some of which are here at the Pub), but I wanted to reprint this for all to see.
Well I got the news yesterday morning (3/13/07) about what happens with my back situation.
I was referred to Dr. Howard Tung, at SDSU (San Diego State University), Healthcare- a neurosurgeon.
First, no surgery. The doctor felt that because of where the problem is, that attempting to put any kind of replacement disk which would have to be held in place with screws, would not hold. That due to osteoporisis that surrounds the area, and weakening the bones.
He stated also that there would be no guarantee I would be pain free and he suspected the operation could make things worse.
He suggested cortizone shots to the area, which I absolutely will not do. I've had cortizone shots and I know for me they don't do any good and make it hurt worse---and I'm sure as hell not going to take in low back!
I won't be able to go and do the things that come so easily to movement as just a common walk. I cannot stand for very long, nor walk very far without having to sit down because of the pain in my back. So I'll have to live with it as I have continued to do so, thankfully I have my trusty scooter.
So this leaves me where I am, no getting better, no way to correct the situation, and my quality of life has just hit an all time low.
Rumba Rue
P.S. Don't worry, I'm not going to commit suicide or anything like that.