My Thoracic Discography - NEGATIVE

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Sorry my capacity for posting is quite low. I'm in Bogen with a client and was OK for the first few days, but yesterday was very bad and I was down from 3pm.. could not even go out to eat. (Thanks Tim for bringing the Pizza!) If I can get through today, I'll be OK.

Was scheduled to come home on Monday, but instead I'll drive (6+ hours) to Holland. Tuesday, I'll go to the BetaKlink for discography. I had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Reul last night. When I was lamenting the fact that if discography was positive, thoracic fusion was indicated, he disagreed. It was great the way he put it:

"You look too much through orthopedical goggles!"

He suggested that fusion is not necessarily the next step. Perhaps PLDD (percutaneous laser disc decompression) or other MISS procedure would have an impact on my pain syndrome. We'll see. I'm glad that I get to continue the investigation there.

I have some clients with similar situations. I really love it that I have experience that may help them with their problems, but do not wish to acquire this experience by going through it myself!

I'll keep everyone posted. Wish me luck.

Mark