Back problems - again! (MRI update #11)

[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

[phesina]

Please keep us posted. My kitties and I are sending lots of prayers and warm feelings and healing vibrations!

[lizbud]

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

Great health report. I'm glad it wasn't more of a problem.

Have you ever used acupuncture for your back pain? I know some people
who swear by it for relieving pain.

[K9karen]

Have you ever had epidurals? They helped me in the beginning before my condition got serious enough for surgery. I also took a 10 dose of steroids for inflammation. I hate them but they helped a bit. At least it's a temporary fix to help ease pain.

I need 2 hip replacements too. I'm putting THAT off as long as I can tolerate the constant pain.

I hope the docs find something to ease your agony. I'll be thinking of you.

[Kirsten]

Thanks!

Yes, I guess the result was not too bad! Will discuss it with my doctor tomorrow, and with the neurosurgeon next week, of course.

No, never tried acupuncture and epidurals so far. The problem is that the health insurances usually don't pay for it, so my options are limited.

Karen, hope you won't need the hip replacements too soon! Good luck!

Kirsten