Hi, Angel, and welcome to the family! I've either worked with or been a patient of many, many neurosurgeons and neurologists, and I can count on one hand the ones that HAVEN'T been pompous asses. Almost to a man they consider themselves God's gift to mankind, and as a general rule, they've been wrong. I can still see the so-called "world-famous" neurosurgeon my parents used to take me to when I was a child and teenager for epilepsy consultations. At the time, I was 5'7" and weighed 140 pounds and walked two miles a day; I was in the best shape of my life. And here's this bozo, about 5'5", pushing 400 pounds, so fat he couldn't get within two feet of his desk, a smoker, and telling me to go on a diet! Is it any wonder I ignored him? As an x-ray technician, I have worked with many neurosurgeons and neurologists while they did myelograms on their patients; most of them are not kind or gentle to their patients, nor do they warn them of the dangers of picking their heads up after the procedure; they assume their nurse or the x-ray personnel will do so; most of their nurses are as arrogant as the doctors themselves and don't bother, either. I don't blame you one little bit for what you did in that survey, and I agree with Debra that you should report not only your primary care doctor, but the neurosurgeon, as well. They were both acting in an unprofessional manner, and I'm sure you aren't the only patient that has been affected to your detriment.
As for neuropathy, there really ISN'T much that can be done for it medically. I know, I have it. I take Alpha Lipoic Acid, which is a non-prescription supplement. I also am careful to wear good socks and sturdy supportive shoes like cross-trainers whenever I am out of bed. Because my feet are so numb, it's vital that they be protected from injury.
Has your doctor done a knee-jerk reflex test on you? My neurologist did one on me and told me that MS patients have an exaggerated knee-jerk reflex. I have almost none. That was a considerable relief to me. With your spinal problems, I don't know if the same would apply to you or not. It can't hurt to find out, though.
Cyndy
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