Re: Sarah's post below ... If the doctor told you to "live with it",
why is there a follow-up appointment scheduled?

--- In Cervical_Spondylosis@yahoogroups.com, "sfzwhite"
<Zeagler606@...> wrote:
>
> Hi: I was diagnosed this week with cervical spondylosis. At least 20
> years ago I fell flat on my back in the kitchen. I never went to a
> doctor but have had neck problems off & on since then. After reading
> something on the Internet about the condition, I went to our family
> doctor who took x-rays. He more or less told me to live with the
> condtion which I've been doing for 20 years:) The pain & stiffness
> hasen't been a problem since they come & go. From some of the things
> I've read, people who have this condition can get to the point of not
> being able to walk or control their urination, etc. I'm wondering if
> this is inevitable?? I have a follow-up appointment with the doctor
in
> another month. I don't know if I should go to a neurologist or some
> other specialist.
> Thanks for any information you may have!!
> Sarah, age 58, mother of 3, Mamaw of 4!
>