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Reply With QuoteThey have had to cancel my discogram on Thursday, (no reason given,
which is usual with NHS). Good job I am in no rush, feels like a bit of reprieve!
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re: Got a date (Discography) Not too many more sleeps now!
Before you know it ...it'll be over and done, you'll have more information to speed along your healing and you will be out planting violets!
{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}
mg
Symptoms:Over 4 years progressively worsening severe leg pain/weakness in both legs,hips down into feet.
Diagnostic procedures: X rays ,CT scan,MRI's
Diagnosis: L5S1 disc gone. As of June 2010 begun to autofuse.L3 needs ADR. 5 disc levels further up bulging discs pressuring nerve. Could have surgical procedures to alleviate pressure.( I declined at this time)DDD. Some arthritis.
Meds: Narcotics/Neurontin for pain.Alprazolam. RX Muscle relaxer.
Core strengthening. Walking. Recumbant bicyling.
re: Got a date (Discography) They have had to cancel my discogram on Thursday, (no reason given,
which is usual with NHS). Good job I am in no rush, feels like a bit of reprieve!
Alison 46 year old female
2011 Aug PLIF L4/L5 - L5/S1 both adr in situ
2010 May - Discogram on L2/L3 & L3/L4, neither pain generators
2009 May - Failed revision fusion on L5/S1 with Charite ADR in situ
2008 Caudal epidural exacerbated nerve symptoms. Prolapse L2/L3
2007 L5/S1 Facet deterioration
Brilliant 5 years, no pain only minor motor problems and residual nerve damage
2002 March - ADR Charite - L4/5, L5/S1
2000 Disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1
re: Got a date (Discography) Sorry things got cancelled but glad that you've got a relaxed attitude about it. Can understand you not being in a rush when it's not been that long since your fusion op. Hope you have a chilled weekend
1993 Back pain age 29.
1998-2001 DDD at L1/2. 10 admissions for discography/epidurals/facet injections/disc injections/RFA's.
2005 ALIF at L1/2 with BMP & good result: pain free
2007 DDD at L4/5 unresponsive to epidural. Discography: early degeneration, anular tear & bulge. Limited response to core strengthening.
2009 ADR (activ L) L4/5.
2011 Facet injections L4/5 & later on T10-L2.
2011 (October) Epidurogram, epidural, nerve root injections & RFA's T10-L2.
re: Got a date (Discography) mmmmhhhmmmmm....no reason given.
Well how about planting those violet seeds!
I've actually thought of doing that as I await my neuro appointment, but I know (gabapentin or not) we are only being fooled by this weirdly warm winter over here in the land of snowless Winter Olympics!
I really is still mid/late winter......
Glad you aren't down about the cancel.....
mg
Symptoms:Over 4 years progressively worsening severe leg pain/weakness in both legs,hips down into feet.
Diagnostic procedures: X rays ,CT scan,MRI's
Diagnosis: L5S1 disc gone. As of June 2010 begun to autofuse.L3 needs ADR. 5 disc levels further up bulging discs pressuring nerve. Could have surgical procedures to alleviate pressure.( I declined at this time)DDD. Some arthritis.
Meds: Narcotics/Neurontin for pain.Alprazolam. RX Muscle relaxer.
Core strengthening. Walking. Recumbant bicyling.
re: Got a date (Discography) ... with a national health system you get used to waiting and waiting and waitingOriginally Posted by Moni
learning patience is probably the only good thing to have come out of having a rubbish back! Oh and making loads of really good virtual friends who have helped me through the waiting.
Alison 46 year old female
2011 Aug PLIF L4/L5 - L5/S1 both adr in situ
2010 May - Discogram on L2/L3 & L3/L4, neither pain generators
2009 May - Failed revision fusion on L5/S1 with Charite ADR in situ
2008 Caudal epidural exacerbated nerve symptoms. Prolapse L2/L3
2007 L5/S1 Facet deterioration
Brilliant 5 years, no pain only minor motor problems and residual nerve damage
2002 March - ADR Charite - L4/5, L5/S1
2000 Disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1
re: Got a date (Discography) Alison,
Sorry to hear of the delay. Hopefully they can reschedule the procedure soon.
Dave
Diagnosed with DDD in Nov, 2007. MRI, EMG
C3/4 C4/5 C5/6 C6/7
Surgery 06.04.08--C5/6 and C6/7 w/Prodisc
C4/5 deterioration progressing quickly
MRI on lumbar shows disc herniation at L5/S1, stenosis at L3/4, L4/5, spondylosis and DDD at L2 through S1 in July, 2009
Nerve Root, Facet Injections and Epidural every 3 months. Ongoing treatment for continued degeneration.
re: Got a date (Discography) Alison,
Sorry for the cancellation.Hopefully, they will reschedule you soon.
Justin Averna
Founder & President, Spine Patient Society™
www.SpinePatientSociety.org
A 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Nonprofit & Charitable Organization
I'm here to help.
- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997, 17 years old: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003, 23 years old: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009, 29 years old: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
Questions? Suggestions? Need help with registering, creating a signature, etc.?
justin (at) spinepatientsociety.org
Disclosure: I have no financial relationships with any surgeons, spine clinics, device manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, etc. -- the SPS Board of Directors serve without compensation.
re: Got a date (Discography) Sorry it got cancelled; but I'm sure it's not too bumming, seeing as how it's a dreaded procedure. I hope they reschedule soon.
31 years old-
1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!
Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 5.5 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
re: Got a date (Discography) Alison....
Best of luck with the procedure. I had mine done January. I took a couple of valiums just to keep "the queezies" at bay and my heart rate dowm. It took about 10 minutes, I had three-levels tested, yes, it hurt, but it was quick, and I have a very clear picture of what the problem is, the new solution via my neurosurgeon (more surgery), so all of the "what if's" have been mitigated...
as to the birthday girl, happy 3-0, wait till you hit the big 5-0 (and then some).... Nothing like a reminder to live in the present, and do the very best and be the very best we can....even with all of these problems...
Laminectomy L4-5 1980
Fusion with instrumentation L4-5 2008
re: Got a date (Discography) Alison, sorry too for the cancellation. All that waiting would drive me insane. Here, if they need to schedule even an MRI, sometimes it can be done the same day, or maybe just the next day. But, you do have a good attitude about the cancellation, so good for you. Did they reschedule it when they cancelled? My best to you honey.
• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
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