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Second Opinion (Upright MRI)

This is a discussion on Second Opinion (Upright MRI) within the Diagnostic Tests & Spinal Injections forums, part of the General Spine Discussion Forums category; I couldn't agree more with Kathy. I don't want to be one to walk around with a frown on my ...

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    I couldn't agree more with Kathy. I don't want to be one to walk around with a frown on my face, but I was a good actress also, hiding my pain from the docs. Don't do what we did. Communicate as clearly and frankly as you can what your pain levels are. I hope you get some answers soon. Hang in there, Cindylou
    • January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
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    Thanks, ladies. I just needed a boost! I'm taking a couple of days off from talking to any docs, so on Monday, I'll start again. I try to express myself clearly, but I know that I'm in way more pain than most people know. I don't like to be the downer in the group, so I go along to get along. I know you know what I mean! Last night the pain was next to unbearable and I took 2 extra Percocet just so I could sleep. As it was, I was awake for hours waiting for my foot to stop buzzing. Finally, I fell asleep and rested for 6 whole hours! Took a lovely nap today to make up for it.

    Thanks again.

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    Multiple spinal surgeries (10) beginning in 1982. Fusion L4-5 (1992), Dyneses rods after stenosis surgery L3-5 (2006). Fusion C6-7 (1993) and C5-6 (1999), Foraminotomy C4-5 (2008). Current problem L5-S1. MRI doesn't see anything, but the pain is consisitent to L5-S1.

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