Support and Chronic Pain Community Group
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so i had to have what adds up to 4 MRI's on monday. they did T-spine and then C-spine and then they did them with contrast (dye). half way thru the mri specialist comes to give me the contrast and says i hope your not married, so i asked why and he said that my elbows and my legs where jerking and bouncing all over the place and if i was married i would be sleeping on the couch so i chuckeled and said SLEEP ya right. "Whats that". like i said that was the 1st half of the appointment. when it was finally over he said, "SORRY" i said what for, he said that i had to lay there that long and that he would let my doc know how unpleasant it was to watch a young guy twitch for 2hrs. very nervous about the results get them on friday and if my syringomyelia has got any larger then i have to get a shunt put in. with that said if i say NO to the surgery then i will be paraylized eventually and if i have the surgery they cut your spinal cord to operate and there is a chance or being paraylized.
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so glad to see another podiatrist who isn't just interested in surgery. my right foot hurts all the time. the last one wrote everything off to neuropathy which isn't the case. hope for better assessment and treatment this time. frustrating when doctors go to surgery first thing.i've been getting the best sleep since i found the right pillow. hallaleuja! it's great to wake up with energy. i made a...
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good day everyone,another clear, beautiful day here. i'm loving this despite the pollen. yesterday was another full day. i sat outside with the ladies a couple of times and got a little vitamin D and chatting time. i'm feeling a part of the group now which feels good - people actually addressed me and commented on my getting around with the walker and out of the wheelchair and my hair color....
Marcia
I have 3 boxes dedicated to medical records and films, and you don't how much that has helped me! Take care and I hope that everything turns well for you.
Hugs,
I agree with Tipper always get copies of all records and tests done. This is a huge help. I have tons of them myself. I'm thinking about opening up a library lol.
Keep us informed and keep opening up to us.
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers,
Toni
I know that only you can make the decision for surgery. I think, if I was in your situation...that I would take the surgery and the risk. You know...they don't send Gomer Pyle to preform complicated Neurosurgeries...trust in your faith and trust in your docs.
HUGS
i'm so sorry that you have to go through this crazy wait
to find out something SO serious.
just remember; you're tough, and you can get through
whaatever comes your way!
keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!
xoxo, misa