My brother is down in Chile too, struggling with a similar dilemma..
What part of Chile, sir?
I am going to go for a different scan, an MRI this time, and see what I get back. My ER doctor pretty much left me hanging for follow ups, as that is not really his area, so basically I need to start the process all over again before I can get referred out to a specialist.
Thanks all for the help, well wishing, and advice. FWIW, I am back in action, little to no pain, some minor numbness and/or tingling is felt more often than not, but thank all the gods above and below I can walk around like a human again. I even got some decent practice in yesterday and today, albeit at a much lighter load and intensity.
FYI: The McKenzie Method works wonders, even if it does leave the arms a wee bit tired from the pushing into extension.
Thanks again!