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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMy Husband was diagnosed with softening of the spine (myelomalacia)
He had a neck compression that was causing bleeding...this disease is a death sentence if not caught early. I am happy to say he had surgery last Wednesday in time and it was very successful. He will need an additional surgery on his lower back at some point (unrelated). But he will live. I have been in and out as I spent the last two weeks in the hospital...he had to wait for the surgery there because had his compression worsened he would have been paralyzed from the neck down. He had fallen several times already where he would lose all feeling in his legs. I have to say I was terrified. I started to write this even before the surgery but putting it on the computer made it seem more real somehow. Today was a good day. He was able to walk to the bathroom...ah the little things we take for granted.
FSogol
(45,594 posts)Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)He is itchy and already stir crazy...at least 3-4 weeks...before he can go back to work. The pain isn't too bad and he has good pain drugs.
rurallib
(62,483 posts)Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)We have been married thirty years...I can't picture a world without him. Thanks for the good wishes.
malaise
(269,323 posts)Hope you have access to a swimming pool with all the accessories. That will help strengthen his muscles (when he's allowed to) without too much stress on his back.
Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)Thanks for the good wishes.
malaise
(269,323 posts)FakeNoose
(32,917 posts)This sounds a very serious condition for your husband, and it's a good thing that he has you to count on.
Good luck for a speedy recovery!
Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)I couldn't even talk about it .
bluestarone
(17,128 posts)Hope ALL goes well for you both!!!!
Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)I don't know how it works but I believe prayer and positive vibes aid in recovery so I posted here the best place I know for this.
bluestarone
(17,128 posts)livetohike
(22,172 posts)strength to help him .
Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)me Nurse Ratched! He is not a good patient which means he is feeling better. Thankfully.
monmouth4
(9,712 posts)Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)It means a great deal.
marble falls
(57,537 posts)Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)Thanks
sdfernando
(4,958 posts)Cha
(298,070 posts)you all caught it in time, Demsrule!
Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)looking so bad....that I just told him we are going to the ER...we already knew he needed surgery just not how bad it was. They kept him until surgery could be arranged at Cleveland Clinic. We are blessed to live in a city with such a great hospital.
Cha
(298,070 posts)I think most of us can.. and it's really good to hear when it turns out alright. Good Healing Wishes for your hubby, Demsrule.
And, you're most Welcome!
Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)JDC
(10,151 posts)Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)karynnj
(59,511 posts)In addition to all your husband went through, this had to be extremely difficult and terrifying to you. Best wishes for many future healthy years together.
Demsrule86
(68,825 posts)they faced the fact that Dad and I won't be here forever. Thanks for your good wishes...he is awake so I am going to see to him.
MoonRiver
(36,926 posts)Ms. Toad
(34,128 posts)I know about taking little things for granted - around the same time, I took on black ice and gravity. Needless to say, they won. I get to take my first full shower in 2 weeks today (post surgery for a spiral fracture of the tibia). Definitely grateful for the little things we take for granted. If you are at the Cleveland Clinic, we may have crossed paths yesterday - I was there all day for my daughter.
Best of luck to you and your husband.
apcalc
(4,465 posts)ms liberty
(8,629 posts)And am very glad to hear the diagnosis is positive. Make sure to take care of yourself! Sending you both healing vibes.
sprinkleeninow
(20,270 posts)But thanks be it was caught.
Lot of stuff like this prevailing.
Please be assured of my prayerful intercessions. 🕯
pnwmom
(109,025 posts)More_Cowbell
(2,192 posts)Sending good thoughts to your family.
Hortensis
(58,785 posts)And he walked to the bathroom for the first time in the rest of his life.
Yet more proof that the old concept of insurance only for often unstoppable medical disasters is obsolete. In this era, we need to safeguard and maintain our health.
Tanuki
(14,931 posts)fortunate to live in the same town as the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic. May you and your family share many, many more years of health and happiness together. I will say a prayer of thanksgiving and seeking continued healing and blessings for all of you.
Stuart G
(38,458 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)True Blue American
(17,996 posts)Great Doctors! Best wishes on a speedy recovery!
BumRushDaShow
(130,042 posts)Wishing the both of you all the best!
TygrBright
(20,780 posts)lunatica
(53,410 posts)Will he be able to get all mobility back! Is he cured?
If hes a movie buff he can tolerate the enforced down time. Netflix, Hulu, curiositystream.com have tons of movies, tv shows to binge on and documentaries. All very cheap!
area51
(11,943 posts)sheshe2
(84,064 posts)You rule!
question everything
(47,599 posts)Wishing both of you a speedy recovery.
BootinUp
(47,221 posts)barbtries
(28,823 posts)i heaved a huge sigh reading this. so glad for the happy ending!