Scott.Porter@f1000.n372.z1.fidonet.org (Scott Porter) (03/29/91)
Index Number: 14555
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
,MY NANE IS SCOTT, AND I HAVE SYSTE IN MY NECK. MY DOC. SAYS THAT HE
MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP ME BUT THERE ARE NO GARENTES.HAS ANYBODY OUT
THERE HAD A SHUNT PUT IN THERE NECK AND IT WORK OUT.I HAVE ONE IN
MY HEAD AND SO FAR IT IS DOING FINE,BUT I AM SCARD TO LET THEM
BACK INSIDE MY NECK. .....ANY ADVICE WILL GREATLY APREATED
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Internet: Scott.Porter@f1000.n372.z1.fidonet.orgKeith.Jones@p0.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org Keith Jones (Keith Jones) (03/29/91)
Index Number: 14578
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
From: Keith Jones
I have heard of many quads and paras who develop cysts in the cervical
sections of their spinal cords. It is not that unusual. However if
the cyst is causing problems below your injury level such as pain
or decreased sensation then it may be necessary if you want no pain
or more sensation to allow a shunt to be put in. If there is no such
problem I would not allow anyone to do any surgery. If there is, only
you can decide. I can tell you that I know two people who have had
the operation and one saw no change while the other was greatly helped.I
hope that helps a little.
Wish you well,
Keith Jones
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Internet: Keith.Jones@p0.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.orgScott.Porter@f1000.n372.z1.fidonet.org (Scott Porter) (04/15/91)
Index Number: 14889
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
,MY NANE IS SCOTT, AND I HAVE SYSTE IN MY NECK. MY DOC. SAYS THAT HE
MIGHT BE ABLE TO HELP ME BUT THERE ARE NO GARENTES.HAS ANYBODY OUT
THERE HAD A SHUNT PUT IN THERE NECK AND IT WORK OUT.I HAVE ONE IN
MY HEAD AND SO FAR IT IS DOING FINE,BUT I AM SCARD TO LET THEM
BACK INSIDE MY NECK. .....ANY ADVICE WILL GREATLY APREATED
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Internet: Scott.Porter@f1000.n372.z1.fidonet.orgSheila.Fava@f3.n157.z1.fidonet.org (Sheila Fava) (04/15/91)
Index Number: 14891
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
Scott, I am not a Low-C person but I do have a question for you: Have
you the finances to consider another medical opinion? My brain
operation took place at the University of Texas at Dallas and I find
that University Medical Centers have the best in current research and
top doctors. Do you have a neurologist, neuro-surgeon or M.D.?
---Sheila.
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Internet: Sheila.Fava@f3.n157.z1.fidonet.orgKeith.Jones@p0.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org Keith Jones (Keith Jones) (04/15/91)
Index Number: 14905
[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]
From: Keith Jones
I have heard of many quads and paras who develop cysts in the cervical
sections of their spinal cords. It is not that unusual. However if
the cyst is causing problems below your injury level such as pain
or decreased sensation then it may be necessary if you want no pain
or more sensation to allow a shunt to be put in. If there is no such
problem I would not allow anyone to do any surgery. If there is, only
you can decide. I can tell you that I know two people who have had
the operation and one saw no change while the other was greatly helped.I
hope that helps a little.
Wish you well,
Keith Jones
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