My dog, Dozer, has had neurolgical symptoms since around April.
After many different tests, an MRI has revealed 2 lesions in his spine - one pressing on the cord, and another inside the cord itself.
It is believed that the first lesion may have caused/encouraged the second.
The surgeon I met with has recommended a surgical procedure (of course), and although I can appreciate his reasoning, I can not jump into it so quickly.
Here are my thoughts:
-I am getting a second opinion from another neurologist and neurosurgeon - this may produce another surgical option or viewpoint
-I am beginning a 3 month trial period where we will be using several alternative methods - after the 3 month is up (or if his symptoms seems to worsen), we will get another MRI.
-After the trial period:
if his symptoms are better and or the lesions have reduced at all, we will continue with alternative modalities.
if his symptoms are worse and/or the lesions have grown, we will have to move forward with a surgery
if there is no change at all, we will have to decide at that tme what to do.
I have a sort of plan here, but still looking for viewpoints that may help my plan to be a little better - I would appreciate any thoughts that anyone here can offer.
After many different tests, an MRI has revealed 2 lesions in his spine - one pressing on the cord, and another inside the cord itself.
It is believed that the first lesion may have caused/encouraged the second.
The surgeon I met with has recommended a surgical procedure (of course), and although I can appreciate his reasoning, I can not jump into it so quickly.
Here are my thoughts:
-I am getting a second opinion from another neurologist and neurosurgeon - this may produce another surgical option or viewpoint
-I am beginning a 3 month trial period where we will be using several alternative methods - after the 3 month is up (or if his symptoms seems to worsen), we will get another MRI.
-After the trial period:
if his symptoms are better and or the lesions have reduced at all, we will continue with alternative modalities.
if his symptoms are worse and/or the lesions have grown, we will have to move forward with a surgery
if there is no change at all, we will have to decide at that tme what to do.
I have a sort of plan here, but still looking for viewpoints that may help my plan to be a little better - I would appreciate any thoughts that anyone here can offer.