[misc.handicap] Doctor and second opinion

John.Lynch@f1000.n261.z1.fidonet.org (John Lynch) (10/05/90)

Index Number: 10941

[This is from the Spinal Injury Conference]

 CC>      My posture is terrible, and it really used to be quite perfect.  I
 CC> sleep terribly.  I know I am supposed to exercise in a correct 
 CC> posture, and
 CC> sleep in the same form, but I wonder sometimes if it is really worth 
 CC> it.  It
 CC> is pretty painful to FORCE myself to exhibit a straight spine when 
 CC> it really
Sounds to me like there is some nerve damage someplace, both by the 
feelings of areas of skin and you posture.  I'd ask your doctor , or 
call the local AMA for a sepcialist to get a second opinion.  Not much 
help.  We do have a nurse on the line ,maby she will, or he, seems to me 
there are two onboard, will pop in with info.
Regards, John

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