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 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!372!1000!Scott.Porter Internet: Scott.Porter@f1000.n372.z1.fidonet.org
Keith.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 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!114!15.0!Keith.Jones Internet: Keith.Jones@p0.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org
Scott.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 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!372!1000!Scott.Porter Internet: Scott.Porter@f1000.n372.z1.fidonet.org
Sheila.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. -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!157!3!Sheila.Fava Internet: Sheila.Fava@f3.n157.z1.fidonet.org
Keith.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 -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!114!15.0!Keith.Jones Internet: Keith.Jones@p0.f15.n114.z1.fidonet.org