My neck hurt me and I asked for cortisone shots These have been somewhat helpful in the past. The dr who generally gives me my shots was booked until the middle of March so I opted to see a different doc. He surprised me by saying that before he gave me a shot I had to have a new Cat scan. The one in my file was 7 years old. No problem. Although they aren't the most comfortable test it was not terrible. Well I had the scan on Thursday and the results were faxed to me yesterday. I was devastated. I only had 2 levels left in my neck that were not fused. This cat can shows that my C2-3 level now has a bulging disc as well as a large bone spur which is causing problems and narrowing my spinal cord area. Wow! Do you hear SURGERY coming in my future? As if that wasn't bad enough, every time I turn my neck there is a clunk there. Well it seems that the C7 disc is slipping over the T1 disc. I should mention that after looking this up it is extremely rare in the neck. Not only did the radiologist see that on the scan but it was bad enough to be graded as a Level 1 which is not too bad since the worst is a Level 4. Then if that wasn't enough this condition can't be treated. Must be operated on..
I am so upset. I have already had 5 neck surgeries. I thought I was done. When does it stop? When do I get a break? When is enough is enough? Old man depression has me in his grip. Wanting to curl up into a ball is my current state of mind. As usual my older daughter said "oh well it's not cancer so what are you upset about?" Sympathy and caring are not her strong suits. My fianc said, as usual, don't worry about it". Empathy is not his. As usual no one to talk to, no one that really cares. I am glad I am not suicidal because this is not good. Sorry so long.