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What to ask your doctor about spinal cord compression

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Am I at risk of getting spinal cord compression?
What symptoms should I look out for?
Who should I contact if I think I have symptoms?
What treatment can I have?
Is there a choice of treatment?
Why are you recommending that treatment?
What will the treatment involve?
What are the side effects?
How long will the side effects last?
What are the benefits and risks of the treatment?
What will happen if I don’t have treatment?
Who can support me when I go home?
Where can I get equipment that I need?
If I need changes to my home, can I get money for that?

Updated: 19 October 2011

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