Totally not what we expected.
The doctor looked at his MRI and said everything looked fine and he did not see any signs of a tethered cord at all. I asked what about the report?? they read the report to me over the phone and said "lack of movement, indicative of tethered cord". He had not seen that report and had them fax it over so he could see what I was talking about. When he read it he said it meant nothing and there is no basis for saying that and that particular hospital seems to include that possibility in so many reports when it is unfounded.
He did not see a correlation in the foot weakness because it was only twice and came and went so quickly.
He is referring us to a urologist next for the bowel and bladder incontinence.
I am relieved he will not be needing spinal surgery! wooohooo! but also wish we knew what is going on with my little guy.
Comments (5)
Wow, what a relief! I'm anxious to hear what you learn from a second opinion. Good luck!
Posted by Jen | April 9, 2008 4:31 PM
Posted on April 9, 2008 16:31
God! What a run-around! But, thank goodness for second opinions. I hope everything turns out okay.
Posted by Anonymous | April 9, 2008 6:22 PM
Posted on April 9, 2008 18:22
Amen!
Posted by Jessica | April 9, 2008 6:48 PM
Posted on April 9, 2008 18:48
That is nice to hear. Hopefully they find an answer (& solution) soon.
Posted by Casey | April 10, 2008 7:15 AM
Posted on April 10, 2008 07:15
Wow, oh good! I am so happy that he doesn't have to go through all that. I hope you get things figured out soon!
Posted by Kathleen | April 10, 2008 10:42 PM
Posted on April 10, 2008 22:42