Cauda Equina Syndrome

Great thread ladylimpsalot! I don't have CES but I'm intrested in reading the responses!

I think that a lot of doctors don't know what it is, or the need for speed. I feel very lucky. I did not have any health insurance at the time that my disc blew, so went to a normal doctor and was given pain medication when my feet were so twisted I couldn't walk or stand. The next day I went to the ER and had an MRI done and was sent home. It was several days after that that I called an ambulance. I had my surgery the next morning.

I wasn't released from the hospital for a month. And because I had stairs leading up to my porch they had me going up stairs, with a walker before they let me go home. I still have a lot of pain, stiffness and digestive difficulties (I'm too much of a lady to say I just don't give a s***!).

Butiki, I hope that you continue in your recovery and start being able to walk better. I started out with a walker, and eventually decided to go with a cane. I was finally able to give up even the cane.

I like that idea!

I try to think that way for the nerve pain I get in my feet. Maybe it's a sign of nerve regeneration.

I am going into my 7th year with CES. Walking with crutches for short distances and a wheel chair for longer travel.  I like to push my body, trying new things or retrying tasks I did earlier in life.  I did kayaking last month and in a short time my boat will once again float after being in dry dock for 8 years.  My wife is afraid I'll fall overboard but I am looking forward to the challenge.  Swimming without using my legs may be interesting.