This is a discussion on Feel like a right chump within the Spine Patient Support: Body, Mind & Spirit forums, part of the Social and Support Forums category; Originally Posted by ajj1001 I knocked a CD tower onto myself yesterday, it walloped me right in the middle of ...
ajj1001 I was getting ready to make a salad for a gathering after church and I fell off the ladder I had extended over the stove to get on top of the cabinets. I keep the bigger dishes, platters and bowls that I don't ordinarily use out of the way. It becomes a problem when I want to use one of them.
I should explain so not to worry too much about the stove, it is electric and it has a smooth top surface. I was hoping to step on it but missed it coming down. I fell on my head again.
I put ice on it immediately so I never had a bump but bad enough to keep me in bed for two and a half days. I have to keep those ladders away from me.
I hope to have my operation soon, so not to endanger myself any more.
I live alone, so that is part of the problem. I would never think to call a neighbor.
Carmen
- Scoliosis and multilevel severe degeneration of the intervertebral disks
- Marked multilevel facet arthrosis
- Fusion of the L5 and S1 vertebrae
- Grade 1 spondylolisthesis at L4-L5 and L5 and S1
- Slight antherolisthesis at L3-4
- Multilevel asymmetrical neuroforaminal narrowing
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
Glad your OK and feeling better Alison.![]()
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.
Here's some warm and fuzzy hugs to both you and CarmenMay you be well on the road to recovery very soon. This independent streak often does me in too
Take care!
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things. Therapy and chiropractic treatments helping immensely. Gone from being almost bedridden to near normal activities including gardening. Life is gooooood!
I managed to get out for a little bit today, still very sore but being in since thursday was making me stir crazy. I'm hoping to wake up mended tomorrow.
My daughters are now joking about buying me a new CD tower to replace the one I had thrown out! I'm happier with them sat on the floor out of harms way. They are enjoying winding me up about it!
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
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