Life MRI tomorrow - Page 3

**luv** · 05-19-2008, 08:58 PM

I'm sure some of you remember a few years ago when I went to a chiropractor with a herniated disk. Well, my back pain reoccurs every few months, but usually goes away with enough ibuprofen or muscle relaxers. This time, the pain has worked its way down the back of my right leg into my calf. My doctor set me up to have an MRI done on my lower back in order to see if I might have another herniated disk or if I might have some nerve damage. I've never had an MRI done before. I want them to find whatever's causing it, especially if it's something she can fix.

irishjayhawk · 05-21-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by seclark

"dumb ass"
"ignorance"
"you should work on the second one"
"bigoted opinion"

i guess i could be wrong...something in the translation, maybe.
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Oh, I thought you meant that he essentially "owned" him (for lack of a better word) with good points. I didn't know you were going for the sarcastic approach. Nevermind, my apologies.

seclark · 05-21-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by irishjayhawk

Oh, I thought you meant that he essentially "owned" him (for lack of a better word) with good points. I didn't know you were going for the sarcastic approach. Nevermind, my apologies.

no biggie...i'm just here to make people think "wtf?"
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**luv** · 05-21-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicPal

Yeah, I had surgery on March 4th of this year. I'm glad I had the surgery too for I had recurring issues with lower back pain and sciatica. The sciatica is gone, but I did go thru hell after the surgery. I had spinal fluid leaking out of the membrane where the did the surgery and it resulted in the worst gawdawful migraines that lasted weeks until I went back under and they did a blood patch. The headaches are gone now.

Even with all the sh*t I went thru, I'm still glad I opted for the surgery.

BTW- I hate those MRI's....uggh. Do they seriously need to be that LOUD!

I didn't really mind the MRI. They gave me headphones and asked which station I wanted to listen to. I opened my eyes once while I was in there. I'm not claustrophobic (sp?), but even that freaked me out a little. I decided to just keep my eyes shut, listen to my music, and concentrate on not moving.

If something is wrong that requires surgery, I think I'll be relieved. Years of putting up with this shit, and knowing there's finally something I can do to fix the problem besides taking some drugs to mask it.

I should find out the results tomorrow.

El Jefe · 05-21-2008, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by penguinz

Open MRI's suck for quality. Much better image from closed. If you have a herniated disc it is just putting pressure on your sciatic nerve. Unless the disc has ruptured not much they can do. Best option is a series of epidurals that will relieve the pain in most people for several months to years.

First off the open MRI's are sweet, my MRI's have all been open and the quality has been great on them. Second, you definetely know what your talking about with the back issue. I have been battling 2 herniated discs and sciatic(sp) nerve problems for a while now. I have had 2 rounds of epidurals to no avail. I had to get carted in the ER by the squad last year.I battled back to some degree of normality after 6 months of rehab. My neurosurgeon said that I need to get 2 of my discs fused to my spine and I need to get an injection between my discs to help alleviate the nerve pain. My back pain doesn't go away so she at least has that going for her.

**Rain Man** · 05-21-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

This time, the pain has worked its way down the back of my right leg into my calf. My doctor set me up to have an MRI done on my lower back in order to see if I might have another herniated disk or if I might have some nerve damage.

Are you sure it's back pain? I think it might be Guinea Worm Disease. Be sure to ask the doctor to check for that.

**penguinz** · 05-21-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kcchiefsfanGoLJ

First off the open MRI's are sweet, my MRI's have all been open and the quality has been great on them. Second, you definetely know what your talking about with the back issue. I have been battling 2 herniated discs and sciatic(sp) nerve problems for a while now. I have had 2 rounds of epidurals to no avail. I had to get carted in the ER by the squad last year.I battled back to some degree of normality after 6 months of rehab. My neurosurgeon said that I need to get 2 of my discs fused to my spine and I need to get an injection between my discs to help alleviate the nerve pain. My back pain doesn't go away so she at least has that going for her.

I have had both and when shown the images the closed looked much more detailed. Last MRI I had was closed and it was for for both the lumbar and thoracic parts of the spine. I was in that coffin for well over an hour.

Good thing I am not clasterphobic and don;t move much in my sleep.

Found out I have a disc that is both bulging and protruding at L5-S1 and a bulging disc at L4-L5.

**luv** · 05-22-2008, 09:14 PM

Protruding fractured L5 S1. L3 and L4 are deteriorating. Doctor recommended seeing a specialist at a spinal clinic. They're supposed to call me next week.

Wait, wait, wait....ugh.

**1ChiefsDan** · 05-22-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Joie

Best of luck.

An MRI isn't too bad. It's a little noisy, but that's about the worst of it.

I fell asleep in mine last time - all the techs were amazed.

Joie · 05-22-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Protruding fractured L5 S1. L3 and L4 are deteriorating. Doctor recommended seeing a specialist at a spinal clinic. They're supposed to call me next week.

Wait, wait, wait....ugh.

I'm so sorry, that sucks. Did they give you any idea what to expect?

KCFalcon59 · 05-22-2008, 09:34 PM

Had an MRI in April. Have a bulging disc between C5-C6. Causing pain in my neck which radiates in my shoulder and down through my right arm. Doctors recommending either fusion or disc replacement surgery. Have tried PT, traction and shots. Nothing working. Most likely will go with disc replacement surgery if I can get insurance to approve it. If not then fusion. Not looking forward to it. Have taken a couple different pain killers that have done nothing and really don't want to continue that route. If the surgery takes away the pain, it will be worth it to me.

**luv** · 05-22-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Joie

I'm so sorry, that sucks. Did they give you any idea what to expect?

Nope. Just that someone will be calling me next week. I guess I'll go in for a consultation and find out what all of this means and what my options are.

Joie · 05-22-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Nope. Just that someone will be calling me next week. I guess I'll go in for a consultation and find out what all of this means and what my options are.

Good Luck, and please keep us posted.

**Bugeater** · 05-22-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Protruding fractured L5 S1. L3 and L4 are deteriorating. Doctor recommended seeing a specialist at a spinal clinic. They're supposed to call me next week.

Wait, wait, wait....ugh.

At least your MRI showed something, the last one I had was a complete waste of money. I don't even have it paid off yet.

Chiefs=Champions · 05-23-2008, 03:13 AM

I had the same problem a couple of year ago, most annoying pain ive ever had... It hurt all the time, even when you lie down, there was no escaping it. Hope it all goes well and you get it fixed soon!

acesn8s · 05-23-2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

Protruding fractured L5 S1. L3 and L4 are deteriorating. Doctor recommended seeing a specialist at a spinal clinic. They're supposed to call me next week.

Wait, wait, wait....ugh.

Ive been able to control mine with physical therapy and a chiropractor so far. But then my Dr. was honest and said that he makes his money cutting into people. i told him that I would be back if I couldn't take it anymore. That was 8-9 years ago.

05-19-2008, 08:58 PM
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1240000	MRI tomorrow I'm sure some of you remember a few years ago when I went to a chiropractor with a herniated disk. Well, my back pain reoccurs every few months, but usually goes away with enough ibuprofen or muscle relaxers. This time, the pain has worked its way down the back of my right leg into my calf. My doctor set me up to have an MRI done on my lower back in order to see if I might have another herniated disk or if I might have some nerve damage. I've never had an MRI done before. I want them to find whatever's causing it, especially if it's something she can fix.
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05-22-2008, 09:14 PM	#37
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1240000	Protruding fractured L5 S1. L3 and L4 are deteriorating. Doctor recommended seeing a specialist at a spinal clinic. They're supposed to call me next week. Wait, wait, wait....ugh.
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05-22-2008, 09:34 PM	#40
KCFalcon59 MVP Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Topeka, Kansas Casino cash: $-420000	Had an MRI in April. Have a bulging disc between C5-C6. Causing pain in my neck which radiates in my shoulder and down through my right arm. Doctors recommending either fusion or disc replacement surgery. Have tried PT, traction and shots. Nothing working. Most likely will go with disc replacement surgery if I can get insurance to approve it. If not then fusion. Not looking forward to it. Have taken a couple different pain killers that have done nothing and really don't want to continue that route. If the surgery takes away the pain, it will be worth it to me.
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05-23-2008, 03:13 AM	#44
Chiefs=Champions Training Camp Hero Join Date: Oct 2006 Casino cash: $7974801	I had the same problem a couple of year ago, most annoying pain ive ever had... It hurt all the time, even when you lie down, there was no escaping it. Hope it all goes well and you get it fixed soon!
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