Degenerative Disc Disease Support Group
Degeneration of the intervertebral disc, which is often called "degenerative disc disease" (DDD) of the spine, DDD is in fact a condition that can be painful and can greatly affect the quality of one's life. While disc degeneration is not a normal part of aging and for most people is not a problem, for certain individuals a degenerated disc can cause severe constant...
Hi,
I posted on the 24th about a reaction I had to an epidural injection that led to an allergic reaction to Benadryl...sigh!
That was for my neck. I had 4 shots in my tailbone, the MRI revealed that there is no fracture, now they are going to do an MRI of my lower back. The MRI began and so did muscle spasms. They couldn't get an accurate diagnostic, the tech was a yutz...she seemed to think I was having spasms on purpose...nice.
So we stopped the test, they told me to get a muscle relaxer, a driver and reschedule. So I'm having the 2nd MRI redo on Monday. I already have an epidural injection scheduled for my back on Wednesday. I'm tired, hurting, mind is doing alright...sort of in that deal with it, hold on, patience deal and just get through it.
I have a lot of chronic conditions impacting me, regarding this area, I have DDD, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, bone spurs and in general I have a lot going on. I'm also getting short, sigh...and my feet got smaller...quirky, but true and so weird. Daughter is calling me little momma...as if!!!
I'm in the disability app process like many here, live a very isolated life, but I can do this...just need to keep reaching out to great people like I've met here at DS since last fall. Tired now from typing, but wanted to just ask for general support and send some to you also....gentle hugs!
I posted on the 24th about a reaction I had to an epidural injection that led to an allergic reaction to Benadryl...sigh!
That was for my neck. I had 4 shots in my tailbone, the MRI revealed that there is no fracture, now they are going to do an MRI of my lower back. The MRI began and so did muscle spasms. They couldn't get an accurate diagnostic, the tech was a yutz...she seemed to think I was having spasms on purpose...nice.
So we stopped the test, they told me to get a muscle relaxer, a driver and reschedule. So I'm having the 2nd MRI redo on Monday. I already have an epidural injection scheduled for my back on Wednesday. I'm tired, hurting, mind is doing alright...sort of in that deal with it, hold on, patience deal and just get through it.
I have a lot of chronic conditions impacting me, regarding this area, I have DDD, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, bone spurs and in general I have a lot going on. I'm also getting short, sigh...and my feet got smaller...quirky, but true and so weird. Daughter is calling me little momma...as if!!!
I'm in the disability app process like many here, live a very isolated life, but I can do this...just need to keep reaching out to great people like I've met here at DS since last fall. Tired now from typing, but wanted to just ask for general support and send some to you also....gentle hugs!
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My day...today...misplaced my debit card...didn't realize it until I got to the register after shopping to a full cart. Used a different debit card and pulled apart everything looking for missing debit card before I left parking lot. Got home, dropped keys. So now I have a missing debit card, missing keys. A full cartload to unload and put away. I got everything put away.Dumped purse for a...
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I don't really know how to label this but I having a rough week and I can't say it's one thing.... I have a lot on my plate which is nothing new and I try to cope in many positive ways and do but I still have my moments.My kids more so my daughters talk to me about everything which I know it's cause of comfort and we are close.... however I really struggle with the venting about their dad which...
I'm very sure you'll get approved for Disability. It just takes time. Please let us know how you come out from the MRI and what it said. We do care. God bless and please take care. Hugs, Lee
Best wishes with your disability process, and know you are not alone!
First off, I just gotta say this...I just ate some homemade potato salad and it was insanely good! I was so glad for the energy to make something fresh and it tastes like it came direct from Heaven...yes, I get happy about the simplest things that I get to do....lol!
Special hugs Leeall for your 26 year journey. I was injured in 1990, diagnosed with chronic illness in 1998, currently I have 1 year in, (April 2010) celebrating acceptance, finally ending my years of grief and denial.
I made 2 goals, peace and joy. That's my program now...xoxoxoxo
I've lost 2 inches in height and my very tall 5'10" daughter loves to tease me about being a shorty!!! I stand on the first step and look her in the eyes!!!! I'm 5'6" now...wonder how much shorter I will get....sigh!
Mideyebrow, I took your advice. I spoke to the supervisor about the situation yesterday. They have many fine staff members there, this one needs more training and awareness. Kesha said she would call to follow up after this next MRI...so we're on the same page! hugs for your journey!
triciakay...thanks for your support. We all have to be our own best medical advocates not only about our illness and symptoms, but level of care. Seems like there is so much education to do and sometimes I just feel like bunk and it wears me out! Praying for you and everyone here...lots of gentle hugs xoxoxoxoxo
Ruth