Well after a 3.5 hour drive and another 1.5 waiting for the doctor, he walked in, barely glanced at the films, didn't read the report, and asked me if I wanted a fusion or ADR. When I tried to ask him questions he told me that I am a very complicated case and can tell me nothing more.
I am so sick of this. I know in the end it will be up to me to make the decision, but I need to make an informed decision. I just can't keep waiting 3 weeks for an appt, then a test, then another 2 weeks for the follow up. This has dragged on for 18 months. I would let them cut off both of my legs if it meant that I would be pain free.
I did find a doctor in my city that performs ADR and am trying to get a rush appt with him. Hopefully that will happen soon.
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Chiari 1 malformation - successful surgery 1-22-09
C5-6 herniation (extrusion) with moderate central canal stenosis and bilateral foraminal stenosis.
Prodisc-C @ C5-6 5-28-09
Herniations/Buldges @ C4-5, C6-7, C7-T1, T1-2, T3-4, T6-7, T11-12
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