Thread: Cheesed off, depressed and can't see the tunnel, let alone the damn light!!
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Old 03-07-2010, 05:58 PM
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Default Cauda Equina
I agree that Cauda Equina is a surgical emergency. I don't know who you'd see but here's a long read of it. There can be a very narrow window of time to act else you or one could end up in a wheelchair with deep regrets:

http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/791613-overview

My best; sorry you are in this position. - ans
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Severe, extensive DDD, considered inoperable by Dr. Regan, Lauressen, & some guy at UCLA. Severe foraminal stenosis (guess they can't operate!) and some spinal cord compression that Lauryssen would fix if gets outta hand.
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