Thank you so much for everyone's thoughts and prayers

General
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I had my surgery on Friday, it has actually gone very well. A little different than what I thought I was going in for. They ended up not removing the cyst, it was the least of my problems. My neurologist decided it was actually not a problem at all. His concern was how much my spine had declined since my last mri in June to the one they ran 2 weeks ago. His statement to my mom and husband was that I am in for a really bad time, this disease is slowly destroying my back .Not really what I wanted to hear. However, I am going to move forward and make it better!

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So nice to hear from you, MAT, and to hear that you are recovering. Sorry that you are in for a battle with our shared enemy. Chin up, and look forward to better days!
Keep in touch!

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MAT, sorry your back is taking a beating from the PSA. Glad you’re well enough to post updates, though!

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Wishing you a speedy recovery. And your attitude is excellent. You'll be able to deal with whatever comes your way.

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Good luck on your journey to recovery.

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Continued prayers for an easy and quick recovery and only good things for your back! It sounds like you're moving forward with necessary treatment that will help you a great deal in the long run.

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Mat, so glad the surgery went well and I'm sorry you're having to deal with back issues. We are all here for you ! Reach out anytime.

Frances

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Wanted to let you guys know I am really feeling so much better! It's been a little tough with some of the pain but I am recovering nicely! Back is feeling good, some of the feeling is coming back in my left leg - which I sometimes have extreme pain in but that too is getting better. Even though I am only allowed to go from the bed to the couch to the bed (with pit stops to eat or go potty) things are looking up! I see the neurosurgeon on Tuesday and hopefully he will allow me to do more. I don't see my rheumy until February to get off the Humira and on to the next drug. I really didn't think about it but since I have been off metho and humira how much I really miss those drugs! Sigh, on to the next phase, whatever that will be.

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Excellent! Glad to hear you’re doing well.

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Thanks for keeping us updated. And glad you're doing well !

MAT said:

Wanted to let you guys know I am really feeling so much better! It's been a little tough with some of the pain but I am recovering nicely! Back is feeling good, some of the feeling is coming back in my left leg - which I sometimes have extreme pain in but that too is getting better. Even though I am only allowed to go from the bed to the couch to the bed (with pit stops to eat or go potty) things are looking up! I see the neurosurgeon on Tuesday and hopefully he will allow me to do more. I don't see my rheumy until February to get off the Humira and on to the next drug. I really didn't think about it but since I have been off metho and humira how much I really miss those drugs! Sigh, on to the next phase, whatever that will be.

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Thinking of you Mat, good to hear you’re feeling more positive
sending you a hug { }