Thank-you for the advice. Our high school kids don't have such a program. That is very cool, plus it encourages volunteerism. So, here's what took place today. I met with the Dr. who gave me the ESI last week that sent me to the ER. He was very concerned. He physically examined me and then we looked at my MRI together. C6-7 looks bad. But more importantly, it's symptomatic. And C4-5 isn't great either. He referred me to a neurologist to have an EMG (electromyography) test conducted on my right arm, to see if there is any nerve damage, how much, etc. That is a week from today. I also had some more flexion/extension x-rays done today of my neck. And I have my consult next Wednesday with a neck surgeon in the same practice. Today's doc said at the very least I would likely need a decompression and fusion of C6-7, but it's also possible I need to have all 3 levels done, since C5-6 is sandwiched in between the bad levels. Oh brother, my head is spinning.
I haven't mentioned it to my daughter-in-law yet, but will today as we are supposed to go shopping after my allergy appt. I don't want her to panic. We'll get it figured out. I'm thinking if there isn't any nerve damage maybe I can tough it out. We'll see. I just can't have these episodes where I'm dashing off to the ER. Well, time to head to my annual allergy appt. My throat is wicked sore from all the drainage.
Calgon take me away!