Life MRI tomorrow - Page 4

**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.

**luv** · 05-29-2008, 06:39 AM

The Spine Clinic called yesterday. I have an appointment tomorrow morning. I can't wait to talk to the doctor to find out just what my options are.

**penguinz** · 05-29-2008, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

The Spine Clinic called yesterday. I have an appointment tomorrow morning. I can't wait to talk to the doctor to find out just what my options are.

Be careful. Many of those places will tell you that surgery is the only answer. They will also tell you that their procedure is covered by your insurance when it is not. I have talked a doctor that used to work at one of these places and he left because of this.

**Skip Towne** · 05-29-2008, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by luv

The Spine Clinic called yesterday. I have an appointment tomorrow morning. I can't wait to talk to the doctor to find out just what my options are.

I'd get 80 opinions if I were you.

crazycoffey · 05-29-2008, 07:35 AM

You got one foot in the grave, luv; just be glad you're not half buried like Skippie.....

**luv** · 05-30-2008, 04:32 PM

Well, I had my appointment this morning. They took a few x-rays, and then went over them and my MRI with me. He said that I was so young to have a back as weak as mine. Usually, people with cases like mine are in their 50's. He didn't recommend surgery, although he said it might be inevitable at some point. He was just wanting to try to push that as far into the future as he could. If he did the surgery now, it would still weaken my back, and I would probably have to have more surgeries in the future. He suggested the injections. They're localized to my area of concern, and they help the extrusion heal so that the fluid in the disc can begin to replenish itself. I took his advice, and I'm scheduled to have my first injection Tuesday morning. He said that once the fluid starts to replenish, the vertebra(sp?) would separate and take pressure off of the nerve it's pinching. Thus, the pain and numbness in my leg will go away. However, I will probably always have some kind of problems with my back.

BIG_DADDY · 05-30-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Well, I had my appointment this morning. They took a few x-rays, and then went over them and my MRI with me. He said that I was so young to have a back as weak as mine. Usually, people with cases like mine are in their 50's. He didn't recommend surgery, although he said it might be inevitable at some point. He was just wanting to try to push that as far into the future as he could. If he did the surgery now, it would still weaken my back, and I would probably have to have more surgeries in the future. He suggested the injections. They're localized to my area of concern, and they help the extrusion heal so that the fluid in the disc can begin to replenish itself. I took his advice, and I'm scheduled to have my first injection Tuesday morning. He said that once the fluid starts to replenish, the vertebra(sp?) would separate and take pressure off of the nerve it's pinching. Thus, the pain and numbness in my leg will go away. However, I will probably always have some kind of problems with my back.

Do you have a herniated disk?

**luv** · 05-30-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Do you have a herniated disk?

Majorly. It broke through, and the fluid has leaked out.

BIG_DADDY · 05-30-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

Majorly. It broke through, and the fluid has leaked out.

You're the only one looking at your stuff but when you can deal with the pain you seriously need to get on the ball, a workout ball that is. They are hella cheap and you need to get the video and work on it every day. It's major core workout without major compromise when it comes to the position of your spine. I have a really good friend who trains people on these. A (real) certified trainer who specializes in this area could really help you out a lot getting started for a couple sessions. After that I would highly advise you to learn as much as you can about that particular type of exercise, tha alternative is not good.

**luv** · 05-30-2008, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

You're the only one looking at your stuff but when you can deal with the pain you seriously need to get on the ball, a workout ball that is. They are hella cheap and you need to get the video and work on it every day. It's major core workout without major compromise when it comes to the position of your spine. I have a really good friend who trains people on these. A (real) certified trainer who specializes in this area could really help you out a lot getting started for a couple sessions. After that I would highly advise you to learn as much as you can about that particular type of exercise, tha alternative is not good.

I may need to look into this. I'm a walker, but, with my leg the way it is, I haven't been able to walk much. A good alternative form of exercise that will be good on my back will be a big bonus.

tmax63 · 05-30-2008, 06:05 PM

Well there is this one type of exercise but it does require a partner and the abilty to bark like a chihuahua and, and,

But really it sounds like you got a pretty sensible Doc and he made good suggestions. Good luck and hope that things turn out better than okay.

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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05-29-2008, 06:39 AM	#46
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1240000	The Spine Clinic called yesterday. I have an appointment tomorrow morning. I can't wait to talk to the doctor to find out just what my options are.
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05-29-2008, 07:35 AM	#49
crazycoffey .......... Join Date: Dec 2006 Casino cash: $4157901	You got one foot in the grave, luv; just be glad you're not half buried like Skippie.....
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05-30-2008, 04:32 PM	#50
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1240000	Well, I had my appointment this morning. They took a few x-rays, and then went over them and my MRI with me. He said that I was so young to have a back as weak as mine. Usually, people with cases like mine are in their 50's. He didn't recommend surgery, although he said it might be inevitable at some point. He was just wanting to try to push that as far into the future as he could. If he did the surgery now, it would still weaken my back, and I would probably have to have more surgeries in the future. He suggested the injections. They're localized to my area of concern, and they help the extrusion heal so that the fluid in the disc can begin to replenish itself. I took his advice, and I'm scheduled to have my first injection Tuesday morning. He said that once the fluid starts to replenish, the vertebra(sp?) would separate and take pressure off of the nerve it's pinching. Thus, the pain and numbness in my leg will go away. However, I will probably always have some kind of problems with my back.
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05-30-2008, 06:05 PM	#55
tmax63 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Colorado Casino cash: $453600	Well there is this one type of exercise but it does require a partner and the abilty to bark like a chihuahua and, and, But really it sounds like you got a pretty sensible Doc and he made good suggestions. Good luck and hope that things turn out better than okay. __________________ An armed member of society is a citizen, an unarmed member is a subject.
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