| Re: Compressed Lumbar
The way our Nuerologist explained the compressed lumbar to us is that the casing of the spine is compressing in on the disks. In the Cat Scan, you can see her spine going from, for example, 2 inch thick to only 1 inch. It's not the disks that are compressing on each other, it's what is enclosing the actual spine pushing down on the contents.
At this point, we just can't see putting our angel through this, and when the time is right, we will put her down. But if there is anyone who has had any experience with this type of surgery, we desperately want to know what the outcome was.
I myself have had a bulged disk and know the pain involved. I know that eventually, mine healed. Her's will not without surgery. Mark and I will not let her suffer, but if we can get it fixed surgically and she will not be in pain and she can continue to live the comfortable and happy life she deserves, we will do it.
Thanks so much for your postings!
Dutchies Mom,
Debbie |