
Because it was obvious that Julia's situation was critical, we decided to take her to a neurologist so that she could have a more in-depth evaluation. The expectation was that the specialist would identify the reason for her paralysis and provide a treatment strategy for her condition. Following a battery of examinations, the neurologist discovered something concerning: a disc or obstruction that was pressing on Julia's spinal cord, which was most likely the reason for her feeling paralyzed. Surgery was scheduled to be performed immediately in order to alleviate the pressure and restore her mobility.