Bulldog29
From reading some of your posts, it appears your story and time frame mirrors mine. I had surgery August 2015 on C4,5 and 6 and L4, & 5. It didn't cure my foot drop / leg issues. Neurosurgeon said it would take 4 to 6 months for nerve to re-generate. Never did. Since January of 2016 I have been to 3 Neurologists (I like all 3) one in Dayton, OH, one at Cleveland Clinic MND/ALS clinic and at a teaching hospital at Washington University / Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. All 3 had same independent diagnosis: MND - probably PLS, but need to wait 2 to 3 years. I had to laugh about your comment about a 'drunk toddler' that is so me after a couple of beers. So far the unknown of what is next and when is the hardest part. I am using a cane now and if the progression continues, I will be in a wheel chair by the end of the year. nothing in my arms or voice yet. I hope you stay in touch and let me know how you are doing. Take care, Stan Bender
From reading some of your posts, it appears your story and time frame mirrors mine. I had surgery August 2015 on C4,5 and 6 and L4, & 5. It didn't cure my foot drop / leg issues. Neurosurgeon said it would take 4 to 6 months for nerve to re-generate. Never did. Since January of 2016 I have been to 3 Neurologists (I like all 3) one in Dayton, OH, one at Cleveland Clinic MND/ALS clinic and at a teaching hospital at Washington University / Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. All 3 had same independent diagnosis: MND - probably PLS, but need to wait 2 to 3 years. I had to laugh about your comment about a 'drunk toddler' that is so me after a couple of beers. So far the unknown of what is next and when is the hardest part. I am using a cane now and if the progression continues, I will be in a wheel chair by the end of the year. nothing in my arms or voice yet. I hope you stay in touch and let me know how you are doing. Take care, Stan Bender