Back problems - again! (MRI update #11)

[phesina]

Oh, Kirsten! Not again.. I'm glad you are having this checked out on Monday and are ready to have more surgery if necessary.

Prayers and hugs are being sent from us.

[lizbud]

I'm sorry to hear that you may face more surgery. I hope the tests
prove it can be easily treated this time. I'm having a MRI tomorrow myself,
so lets wish each other the best of luck.

I've had back problems from time to time, and I know how much it pretty
much puts you out of action. Back pain is awful.

[Kirsten]

Thank you very much everyone! And best wishes to those here who are dealing with the same - or even worse!

I'm feeling a bit better atm, something in my back seemed to "snap" and the worst discomfort was gone... but the pain is still there, so I can't wait to have my MRI done to find out what's wrong. I'll keep you updated.

Kirsten

[K9karen]

Man O Man! I'm right there with you, girl! I had a beautiful pain free year after my 2 back surgeries but now need at least 2 more! Chronic pain is NO fun, and I'm with you..it's not as bad as everyone thinks, just inconvenient. I hope the doctor's can help relieve your pain. Good Luck!

[Kirsten]

I had a beautiful pain free year after my 2 back surgeries but now need at least 2 more! Chronic pain is NO fun, and I'm with you..it's not as bad as everyone thinks, just inconvenient.

I'm really sorry!! No fun at all to know that these surgeries are ahead of you! Hope you'll be well!!


I'm just coming back from my MRI. Well, the good news is: no big disk hernias this time; but two very small ones at a very early state. The radiologist wasn't sure if they're causing my problems. Like the neurosurgeon I saw last month, he also mentioned problems with the facet joints as a possible cause, so it's most likely that.

Will go to see that neurosurgeon again next week, so I guess he will dicuss further options with me.

Kirsten

[phesina]

Well, that's one answer for you... next step is to see what the neurosurgeon advises next week. One step at a time..

You are doing great, Kirsten, since the last time you got hit hard with back problems!

[Kirsten]

Yes, I'm more than relieved that it's not another herniated disk this time, and all in all, my back is much better compared to the years 2003, and especially 2004 when I had my surgery.

But I hope the neurosurgeon will come up with a solution for my current back problems, as it's really annoying. AND I need to be able to go back to work!

Kirsten