The possibility of ruining the chances of a cure has crossed my mind. But, have recently learned that following a spinal cord injury, all the axons below the level of injury are dead and gone within a few months. If a cure came along, the spinal cord would have to regenerate not only through the injury site, but all the way to the bottom, something I just don't see happening. If my injury was acute I wouldn't consider it, but chronic...
I've heard a lot of people had it done back in the 80s, but it's not very common anymore? On 11/8/11, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi, > > I had an a/b in 1967 and knowing what I know now, I would do the same thing > again. > > Although pain was not in issue, spasms were. My legs were drawn up in a > fetal position > and all attempts to keep my legs straight had failed. > > After the alcohol block I lost all feeling below the block, but my legs > relaxed and I do not have any problems with spasms. That is a gift. > > One issue, once you have had an alcohol block, your spine is dead. If a > cure were found there would be no reversing. On the other hand, if a cure > did come up, would it benefit you or has your body deteriorated so much > through the years. > > Pain and spasms take their toll, pain can lead to depression and take away > your ability to concentrate. > > Thanks, > > > Glenn Henry >
