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Arachnoiditis: Looking to talk with others

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@anna2019

I have had AA for almost 3 years. It has been simply devastating to say the least! It began with a "minimally invasive, one level L2 surgery" on an existing fusion of L3, 4 & 5. The neurosurgeon hammered on my vertebrae too hard, breaking a big chunk of it off, and then his tool slipped and cut my dural sac-3 inches long-causing it to leak!! I could not walk after a prolonged surgery on my right leg, I was kept doped up, and developed MSSA in the surgery sight, and was close to dying. I could not walk for 2 years, had stem cell therapy in Scottsdale with Dr. Malan, and I was able to walk, again. However, my sever pain has never stopped and my right leg, the worst, is atrophying and I have developed severe, killer muscle spasms down both legs that are devastating and beyond description, really. Please let me know if anyone has successfully sued their doctors for this heartbreaking, life-altering condition. I tried for 2 years to sue the neurosurgeon (in Reno) and no one would represent me, even with confirmation from 3 surgeons. However, he is being investigated by the Nevada State Board at the moment, because of the letter i wrote out of sheer frustration!I would love to hear from you! Thanks!

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Hi Anna, could you tell me about the stem cell therapy in Arizona? benefits, risks, cost etc. My
Mom has AA and can not walk anymore and we are investigating the stem cell therapy? Is the therapy on initial studies? My mom has no pain, bur she has spasms and can not walk. She has done corticoide therapy but it has not helped much. Many thanks and i hope you get better...

Hi Anna! Could you let me know about the stem cell therapy in Scottsdale? Risks, outcome, costs etc? Many Thanks!