My doctor suggested that I could try a surgery called a baclofen pump. This pump is inserted into my stomach with a tube that is attached to my spine that would distribute a muscle relaxer into my left leg.

My doctor told me that the side effects would be minimum, if any. I then tried a day procedure called a spinal tap to see if the pump would even work on me at all. He had me lay on my side with my knees to my chest ( like I’m performing a cannonball). The neurologist tried to attach it directly into my spine but he had trouble locating the exact spot to draw out the fluid. After about 20 times of sticking the large needle in an out of my back, I couldn’t take the pain anymore.

This definitely was the most excruciating pain that I have ever experienced. Since it wasn’t working, my neurologist had me go over to the hospital next door. They used a magnifying x-ray to see where to place the needle. This allowed them to have a better view of my spine so they could make a more assured decision of the spot they were aiming to hit. This whole ordeal was extremely painful, but the doctor assured me that it should work now. It sounded drastic, but I was so desperate to walk again that I proceeded with the surgery.

The surgery was such a success that I was able to walk without a cane at times. I even walked in a nearby park for exercise without the use of a cane! I had finally found my cure, and I was so excited!