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Re: AWAITING CAT/MYELOGRAM RESULTS
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Re: AWAITING CAT/MYELOGRAM RESULTS
by CCF Neurolgy MD - AY, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF Neurology MD - AY on September 15, 1998 at 22:10:26:
In Reply to: AWAITING CAT/MYELOGRAM RESULTS posted by SPONDY on September 15, 1998 at 18:56:23:
I have posted two prior "Spondy" problems, most recently 9/10/98. I appreciate your resposes, as they help to process information the doctors share with me. Since I last posted, I have seen a Neurosurgeon who examined me and reviewed prior records. He seems to disagree with the Ortho Surgeon I originally saw, stating that he doesn't see the degree of "slip" he feels would be appropriate for the extent and duration of my right foot/ankle numbness and weakness. He ordered a CAT/Myelogram and I will have results on this Friday. During the procedure, spinal fluid was withdrawn for lab testing. In addition, a blood sample was drawn for a blood sugar test. Several Xrays were taken, and the CAT was performed. Can you tell me what things are looked for in the spinal fluid/blood comparison studies? What information can I expect to have shared with me when this is all reviewed?
Please see answer to your second posting.
Thanks.
In Reply to: AWAITING CAT/MYELOGRAM RESULTS posted by SPONDY on September 15, 1998 at 18:56:23:
I have posted two prior "Spondy" problems, most recently 9/10/98. I appreciate your resposes, as they help to process information the doctors share with me. Since I last posted, I have seen a Neurosurgeon who examined me and reviewed prior records. He seems to disagree with the Ortho Surgeon I originally saw, stating that he doesn't see the degree of "slip" he feels would be appropriate for the extent and duration of my right foot/ankle numbness and weakness. He ordered a CAT/Myelogram and I will have results on this Friday. During the procedure, spinal fluid was withdrawn for lab testing. In addition, a blood sample was drawn for a blood sugar test. Several Xrays were taken, and the CAT was performed. Can you tell me what things are looked for in the spinal fluid/blood comparison studies? What information can I expect to have shared with me when this is all reviewed?
Please see answer to your second posting.
Thanks.
