Virginia

Hi,

My name is Jennifer. I live in Alexandria, VA(Northern Virginia).
I am 46 years old. I was born with Spina Bifida. It is fairly mild as my spinal defeat is at the lower sacral/lumbar region. However, I was recently diagnosed with tethered cord via MRI. This after getting an EMG/NCV(nerve tests). This means that my spina bifida defeat is attached to my spinal cord which is making it tethered(stretched)and causing numbness, tingling, and extreme redness in my lower legs and on both feet. The neurologist did not recommend surgery because I could possibly have a poor outcome as a result. I recently went through several months of physical therapy which concentrated on stretching/strengthening and balance exercises. I am trying to keep up a routine of doing the prescribed exercises while at home.

I'm excited about "meeting" others in this group. By the way, is anyone in the group from Northern Virginia?

Jennifer

Hey guys, I was just woundering... if there were any parents in here who has Optima for their insurance. When Kaitlyn was born, they placed her in a program with our insurance, which we have Optima, and they followed her progress. I loved the program! In fact the other day the case worker closed out of case because Kaitlyn is doing so well. BUT... we also work for the same company that owns Optima, so we were just curious to see if other families that have the ins were also enrolled into the program. Hope everyone is doing well!
Kristine

Is there anyone here from Norfolk area? My name is Angela and my daughter Jessika was born preterm at 34 weeks, she has some complications but is doing good. just wanted to meet other moms in the area. Also wanted to see if I could raise some money to help March ofDimes, i can't do any of the walks due to my own health issues but was hopeing to help in other ways.
Jessika is 5 months old now

Thanks