I drove an hour and 45 minutes on Wednesday to meet with one of the finest neurosurgeon's in the region. (And I have to say that even though I only spent about 20 minutes with him, it was completely worth it.)
I wish I could figure out how to post a picture of my MRI. When you look at your spinal cord, the discs show up a bright white. I have one that is black. The radiologists called it "degenerative disc disease" which apparently is also called arthritis. (Wouldn't that have been easier?)
Anyway, the neurosurgeon said that at this point he does not view me as a candidate for surgery. The disc that is bad is at L5/S1, which is the lowest one. The plan for now is to have shots.... (EEEEK!).... in my spine to try to help the inflammation. If we can get the inflammation down, then we're good to go. But if not, surgery might be in the works.
Fortunately, he knew of a fabulous pain management doctor in my area. So I will only have to travel about 15 minutes, if that, to see this doctor.
I will definitely let you all know when the large needle is about to find my spine!
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Ramblings on parenthood, religion and culture by a Mommy with definite opinions.
Identity Mixed
- Identity Mixed
- Middle of Nowhere, Appalachia, United States
- mom, wife, volunteer, student, professor, counselor, sister, daughter, friend .... Something different to everyone.
Cast of Characters
BFH - Best Friend who doubles as my Husband. We still like each other after 10 years of marriage.
BL - Big Love. Our oldest. He's currently 3 1/2 and the biggest extrovert you've ever met. Loves sports, animals and refused to let his mother cuddle.
EPT - The "baby." Colic for the first 4 months confirmed we will not have any other. While he is usually the most pleasant kid you've ever met, sometimes he reminds us that we'll never want to pee on a stick again.
The Pack - Two big dogs. Both females. 7 and 10 years of age. Both rescues. Both Omega dogs. It can be interesting.
The Zoo - Includes 2 cats and a box turtle. Sometimes we have a fish. Sometimes we also have a foster dog.
BL - Big Love. Our oldest. He's currently 3 1/2 and the biggest extrovert you've ever met. Loves sports, animals and refused to let his mother cuddle.
EPT - The "baby." Colic for the first 4 months confirmed we will not have any other. While he is usually the most pleasant kid you've ever met, sometimes he reminds us that we'll never want to pee on a stick again.
The Pack - Two big dogs. Both females. 7 and 10 years of age. Both rescues. Both Omega dogs. It can be interesting.
The Zoo - Includes 2 cats and a box turtle. Sometimes we have a fish. Sometimes we also have a foster dog.
2 comments:
Forgot to mention the other day that Mary will be glad to talk to you about the shots since she has worked in the pain clinic as well for the last 4 years.
That sounds like a good plan....
keep us posted!
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