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monster 04-09-2009 09:59 PM

Learning I am Mortal ...and more so that i thought. I got my back x-rayed because of the trapped nerve that had me in the ER a couple of weeks ago (still only partial sensation in one foot, got traction at the physio today), and they called and said there is marked degeneration of my spine and I have to have an MRI on Saturday. :(

Athritis was mentioned. I'm 38 FFS :(

morethanpretty 04-09-2009 10:46 PM

Oh monnie, thats awful. I hope its not as bad as it sounds. Sending love rays your way!

Beestie 04-09-2009 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by monster (Post 554584)
Learning I am Mortal ...and more so that i thought. I got my back x-rayed because of the trapped nerve that had me in the ER a couple of weeks ago (still only partial sensation in one foot, got traction at the physio today), and they called and said there is marked degeneration of my spine and I have to have an MRI on Saturday.

That sux. On the bright side, however, they can do things for back issues now that were unthinkable even ten years ago. Either way, surgery is a bummer but you might come out better on the other side.

Pico and ME 04-10-2009 05:06 AM

Monster...disc degeneration is inevitable and seeing it at 38 isn't unusual. You might want to look into exercises for your back...mostly stretching and a little weight training too. Posture is also very important, as well as diet...make sure to not dehydrate too often.

DanaC 04-10-2009 05:14 AM

That sucks Monnie. Pico's right though, disc degeneration really isn't unusual for 38. Especially, actually in active sporty types (or so I'm led to believe, i may be wrong).

monster 04-10-2009 09:55 AM

thanks y'all and yebbut apparently this is more than the "expected" ah well, I'm above average in everything else, so why not this too? :lol:

I'm a little scared about the MRI though, I'm claustrophobic and sedative-phobic.

Shawnee123 04-10-2009 09:55 AM

Ah mo-mo...you're just too much awesome for your body to handle.

sugarpop 04-10-2009 10:23 AM

Damn Queen, I'm so sorry to hear about your extended family's troubles. I'll send some good energy their way, and yours as well. Here's a big hug... {{{{{{{Queenie}}}}}}}

monster, so sorry about your back. I have serious back problems, have had them for about the past 7 years or so, so I can totally relate. Sometimes the only thing that helps me (and it does help, a LOT), is taking pain pills, which I abhor doing, but living in pain is worse. I hope they find something is that is easliy treatable and get you fixed up fast.

Tiki 04-10-2009 10:44 AM

Eeek Monster, I hope it's not too bad!

Clodfobble 04-10-2009 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by monster
I'm a little scared about the MRI though, I'm claustrophobic and sedative-phobic.

Don't worry, the sedatives will take care of that. ;)

monster 04-10-2009 04:06 PM

Just called them. no sedatives for me, should be only about 30 mins, I can be a big girl and handle that :) (It's mostly crowds I don't like -small spaces at least don't move or get smaller. usually)

Tiki 04-10-2009 04:15 PM

Did they tell you if the tube is open on the other end? That always helps me. I have to go once a year... it's actually kind of relaxing, in a weird way, once you get over the unfamiliarity. It's a little unnerving when they talk to you through the headphones to make sure you're comfortable, though!

monster 04-10-2009 04:17 PM

no they didn't say. I'll be fine.

DanaC 04-10-2009 05:11 PM

Good luck honey. *hugs*

sugarpop 04-10-2009 05:20 PM

They have open MRIs for people who are claustrophobic. If it's a problem maybe you could ask for one of those. personally, MRIs don't bother me, except that they are so damn LOUD.


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