neuro spine specialist - #15594
I am feeling super anxious right now and not sure where to turn. Last month, I started having these weird shooting pains down my back and into my legs. Like, at first, I thought maybe I just pulled a muscle or something, you know? But then the pain got worse, and I started having trouble walking without feeling like I'm gonna collapse. I finally went to see a doc, and they sent me for an MRI. Turns out, I have some issues with my spine, but they didn’t really explain much. They mentioned I might need to see a neuro spine specialist, but I honestly don't know what that even means. I guess I imagined it would be similar to an orthopedist, but with more focus on my neck and back stuff? I mean, do I just go to this neuro spine specialist and they’re gonna tell me I need surgery or something? Can they help manage the pain or figure out what’s actually causing it? Are there even non-surgical options? This whole thing is stressing me out because I got kids, and I want to be active with them again. What should I ask this neuro spine specialist when I finally get an appointment? Do you think they will have a plan that doesn’t involve jumping right to surgery? Any advice or experiences would be super helpful right now!
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