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Old 01-28-2009, 02:14 PM
JJames JJames is offline
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Originally Posted by CharlesinCharge View Post
Unfortunately, there is a condition called Cauda Equina syndrome that your doctors are worried about, and it can be a very serious condition. The symptoms are often bladder and bowel incontinence problems, and it can be a medical emergency requiring immediate surgery to avoid permanent nerve damage. I am not trying to scare you, but just being honest. Please go on Wikipedia and search "Cauda Equina syndrome" and read up on it---you will understand why your doctor is so concerned and they are fast tracking your tests. Hopefully you do not have this medical condition, but something else.

Best of luck,
Thank you Charles. I checked Wikipedia as you suggested. I have 3 of the symptoms listed, do not have another 3, and do not understand the 1 other! Since the ultrasound found no issues with my other organs, I'm guessing this is related to my back trouble. The doc who performed the test mentioned a CT scan may be next, but that's up to my PC doc who I have not yet heard back from. Thank you again - Jeff
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