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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 :( |
Oh monnie, thats awful. I hope its not as bad as it sounds. Sending love rays your way!
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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.
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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).
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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. |
Ah mo-mo...you're just too much awesome for your body to handle.
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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. |
Eeek Monster, I hope it's not too bad!
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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)
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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!
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no they didn't say. I'll be fine.
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Good luck honey. *hugs*
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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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