surgery helped!
July 30, 2008 9:49am
today i feel pretty good, surgery seems to have helped. haven't had those awful headaches, pain, pressure, nausea from pain/pressure, my …
kat36
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About Me
kat36
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About Me
bulge @ c2-3, c5-6 & moderat bulge @ c6-7, possible nerve root compression, possible rheumatoid arthritis & scatterd degeneration just below c7, did PT, exercises, home traction, muscle relaxers, pain meds, now on anti-inflammatory, tens unit, duragesic patch, appt to see rheumatologist.....still having ALOT of problems such as pain & the worst dizziness, nause causing spells of vomiting extreme fatigue and unable to leave lying down position for more the 30-60 mins at time during these spells which can last from a few hours to a couple days, missing 3-6 days of work a month
bulge @ c2-3, c5-6 & moderat bulge @ c6-7, possible nerve root compression, possible rheumatoid arthritis & scatterd degeneration just below c7, did PT, exercises, home traction, muscle relaxers, pain meds, now on anti-inflammatory, tens unit, duragesic patch, appt to see rheumatologist.....still having ALOT of problems such as pain & the worst dizziness, nause causing spells of vomiting extreme fatigue and unable to leave lying down position for more the 30-60 mins at time during these spells which
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family, hunting, shooting, camping, hiking--outdoors, unfortunately not able to do alot of the things i love to do because of pain, nausea & fatigue
family, hunting, shooting, camping, hiking--outdoors, unfortunately not able to do alot of the things
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Journal Entry for October 27, 2007
October 27, 2007 10:08am
well, family dr. took me off work until 12/3. surgeon sending me for ct discogram to see if c6-7 and/or c5-6 disks are the cause of my pain and …
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Journal Entry for October 5, 2007
October 5, 2007 7:04pm
today feeling pretty good. found out this wk not only c6-7 disk herniation which i knew a yr ago but also have bulge at c2-3, moderate bulge c5-6, …
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would you happen to know why this syndrome happens...why does hurting cervicals cause a headache, and why does the headache lead to nausea? I thought only vascular headaches led to nausea..I wonder why because only by knowing that can we know if cortisone in the neck will work! I'd appreciate any of your feedback, and thank you for your response to my post!
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Hey there, have been reading a little of your story, I am real sorry for all your troubles, but I going thru some major back pain in around the mid back area and ruptures in C2 and C5, when my back went out, so did my GERD, way out of control, taking pantoloc bearly helps, and my chest is on fire as well as my skin, neuropathy, I hope that you have gotten things under control, God Bless, Rachel, a friend in pain with you. :)
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I have just read your journal - I have been feeling dizzy too. Not sure whether or not its the drugs, but maybe its a result of our problems (although the dizziness only started a month ago). Barb
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Close Back Pain
herniated cervical disck c6-7, abutting up to but not deforming spinal cord, went thru phys therapy, exercises, home traction, muscle relaxers, pain meds, now on anti-inflammatory & tens unit, appt to see rheumatologist.....still having ALOT of problems such as pain & the worst dizziness, nause causing spells of vomiting extreme fatigue and unable to leave lying down position for more the 30-60 mins at time during these spells which can last from a few hours to a couple days
Treatments
- Bedrest Somewhat Helpful
- Chiropractic Adjustment Somewhat Helpful
- helps for a few days
- Flexeril Somewhat Helpful
- helps loosen up the muscles a little
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- Ibuprofen Somewhat Helpful
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- worked but then, for no apparent reason, had major set back and alot of problems since
- Relaxation Working / Worked
- helpful but i have to work to have $ & insurance
- Stretching Somewhat Helpful
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
- does help
Close Rheumatoid Arthritis
36 yr old fem w/herniated disk neck c6-7, surgery not option now. dr. wants to rule out ra, sjrogen's, etc. have to see rheumatologist. did pt, traction, etc. was getting better but last few months have been hell...dizziness, nausea (not so much from pain, seems to occur when pain, extreme fatigue. anti-inflammatory has helped quite a bit but not enough. really didn't think it could be ra in the beginning, now, think dr. may be right.
Treatments
- Prednisone Somewhat Helpful
- helped for month or so
- TENS Working / Worked
- helps me get thru the day better
- Indocin Working / Worked
- helps but think dosage should be higher
Open Chronic Pain
bulge c5-6 & moderat bulge/herniation@c6-7, possible rheum arthritis & scatterd degeneration just below c7, PT, exercises, home traction, muscle relaxers, pain meds, now on anti-inflam, tens unit, duragesic patch, appt to see rheumatologist...still having ALOT of problems, pain & the worst dizziness, nausea causing spells of vomiting extreme fatigue & unable to leave lying down position for more the 30-60 mins at time during spells which can last from a few hrs to a few days, once for a week!
Treatments
- Chiropractic Adjustment Working / Worked
- for a week or so but my muscles get so flared that pulls everything back out
- Cymbalta Somewhat Helpful
- does help the mood swings i go thru w/pain, i take at night
- Flexeril Working / Worked
- helps relax muscles & great night sleep
- Heat Somewhat Helpful
- relaxing, helps for a few hrs
- Hydrocodone Somewhat Helpful
- doesn't really do much for me even the 750 strength
- Naproxen Somewhat Helpful
- Physical Therapy Working / Worked
- did work for me for several mos and i still do the exercises which are helpful
- TENS Somewhat Helpful
- has been helpful but for some reason my muscles still get so tight, that doesn't help enough
