I finally Got My MRI results!!!!
By mummymo
@mummymo (23706)
January 29, 2008 7:21pm CST
I was just about to log off for the night (or maybe I should say orning since it is now after 1 am) when I realised I had forgotten to post this discussion!
Well a lot of you know that after more than a year of chronic pain I finally had back surgery last year which seemed to have helped until I went on holiday 6 weeks later and had a really bad setback. Since July I have been waiting on the consultant at the private hospital I was sent to as part of the waiting list initiative to arrange an mri scan for me eith no result, I went to the pain clinic on Christmas eve however and they referred me for an mri which I had in less than 2 weeks and today I got my results! Things are still a bit up in the air as they are not sure if I will need more surgery they are getting a consultant at our local hospital to check the images to see what he thinks - whether it is worth the risk or not but the good news is they are not just going to leave me dangling. On 3rd March I am getting a Therapeutic Lumbar Epidural with a steroid in it on the 7th March I am getting an accupuncture session and that afternoon I am going to a specialist back clinic combined with pain clinic consultants (who are all anaesthetists) so they really are trying to help. Just wanted to update you as some people had been asking!
I want to thank all of you who have supported me and sent their love, prayers and energies - it has really helped to keep me going - thanks for everything guys xxxxx
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@heavenschild (4777)
• Canada
30 Jan 08
Thanks so much for the update and I am so thankful that you are finally getting some answers and hopefully some relief is on its way soon! :)
I will keep in mind the dates of the 3rd and the 7th of March and will be praying for you my friend!
Love and Hugs to you!
~Heavens~
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@mummymo (23706)
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30 Jan 08
Heavens thank you so much - the prayers mean a lot - just as your friendship does! I am very hopeful that even if these procedures don't cure me they will alleviate the worst of the pain and make life a little more 'normal' and I will be able to do more with the kids. Hugs sweety xxx
@raydene (9871)
• United States
30 Jan 08
Honey I am so glad that things are going to turn around for you...and I might add IT'S ABOUT TIME!
It all sounds good. I'll have my fingers crossed that they will not want to do surgery again..
I am so relieved to know you have some answers..
oxxoxoxoxoxoxox
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
31 Jan 08
we are praying that al this will help you!
To get you out of pain is the main thing .
and another mylotter is having the acupunture done and it has made her feel almost 100% and I know she would tell ya this does work.
Why dont they do acupunture first before puting in the steroid would make more since to me but then I aint a Doc.
prayes and energies comeing your way and I just got to get some candldes so I can light them also hugs and blessings!
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@mummymo (23706)
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31 Jan 08
Oh Lakota I must have done something good to deserve to have you as a friend! Thank you sweety and I think the reason they are not doing the accupuncture first is simply because they are trying to get everything done as soon as they can and these were the first appointments they had! Love and Hugs to you! xxx
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
1 Feb 08
It seems like such a long time to be in a lot of pain. It's great news that things are happening for you and yes, it's lovely that people are caring about you and going all out to help you. I feel positive vibes with this a feel you are going to have a positive outcome.
It's only a few more weeks to go and I hope and pray that lots of good is the outcome. Hugs to you my gentle friend.
@MsTickle (25180)
• Australia
1 Feb 08
I've only been up a little while, I just couldn't lie down and be comfy...it's not a good day. I don't know wether to scream and tear my hair out or just cry. According to the x-rays there is nothing wrong with my back. The doc says something is pressing on a nerve. That's it. Like - ok, that's what it is, now deal with it. It's making me so tense, now my shoulders and neck are aching. Getting dressed is painful and difficult. I'm not a happy camper I'm afraid.
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@mummymo (23706)
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3 Feb 08
MsTickle my dearest friend I am so sorry that I haven't got back to you quicker - I didn't get notification and I didn't see your response until right now! I am so sorry that you are in such pain and I can sympathise with you! Just something pressin on a nerve - well D'uh do they realise how painful that is and how much it can affect your back, legs and general health? I would stronglyu urge you to see another doctor sweety - I know it isn't easy but it doesn't sound as though you have a very caring doctor! I am praying you will feel at least a bit better soon! Very Gentle Hugs for you xxxx
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@mummymo (23706)
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1 Feb 08
Yeah I think the fact that it hass been going on so long is the killer - it even led to me having a breakdown (and people think I am strong!) but knowing they have a plan and are now seriously trying to help makes me feel a lot better mentally if not physically! Even my GP is over the moon - he has been doing everything he can to try and help me and felt as though he were banging his head against a brick wall!
I am glad that you have these good vibes sweety and appreciate the prayers!
How about you - are you feeling better yet? I do hope so. Niamh and I send lots of hugs to you! xxx
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
31 Jan 08
I am glad that you got your MRI results back and that they are referring you onto a Therapeutic clinic to work with you until they find out more about your MRI results. You'll be in my prayers mummymo HUGS!
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
31 Jan 08
I have him today. He asked me this morning where he was going and I said you're coming home on the bus to mummy and he said "Ohhhhh" with a sad face hahaha! I'll arrange another playdate next week.
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@wolfie34 (26771)
• United Kingdom
30 Jan 08
Thanks for keeping us informed, you know you are always in my heart dear sis! It's a very very long road to recovery isn't it and yet you still find time to support and care for others, you are a true inspiration, I know you have suffered, I cannot do much to ease your pain and anguish but at least I can be there for you if you need me goes without saying and as always I send my love xxxxwolfiexxxx and plenty of hugs but soft hugs not by wolfie clinches LOL!
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@mummymo (23706)
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30 Jan 08
Wolfie my darling little brother you do ease the pain just by being there and sharing - believe me it makes life a lot easier and much brighter. I look forward to my huge hug and I do not care how much it hurts it better be a proper wolfie clinch! Love you bruv xxxxx
@mummymo (23706)
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31 Jan 08
I have just found a very interesting article online angel and it says that about 5% of people who have that surgery end up with a condition they call failed back surgery syndrome - it made a lot of sense - I just hope that they can relieve the pain and increase my mobility! xxxx
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
30 Jan 08
Hi mummymo Im so sorry your having so much pain. I hope you dont have to have more surgery. But on the other hand if its going to help it might be worth it. Pain is a terrible thing. I too am going to have surgery in april for a herniated disc in my neck cervical. I already have had 2 other discs operated on a couple of years ago. I will keep you in my prayers my friend. Have faith xxxx
@mummymo (23706)
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30 Jan 08
Terry I didn't realise that you had had disc surgery and were due to have more - I do feel for you as I know how bad the pain can be and I wish you a very speedy recovery in April - please remind me nearer the time as I would love to keep you in my prayers espescially then as well as now as I know you must be suffering! Faith is a wonderful thing to help you through things like this isn't it terry - although I do have to admit that I lost it a bit a while back and ended up having a bit of a breakdown,l definitely don't want to go there again! I don't mind having the surgery again if I need it , it is just they are not sure that it would be worthwhile! Thank you so much for your support and espescially the prayers! xxx
@LightninStrike (5915)
• Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
30 Jan 08
All my support and energies mummy!! I know you're strong and with all your joy and strength you will overcome anything that comes across. hugs and hope that soon you tell us that everything is just memories :)
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@someonesmom (5761)
• Canada
30 Jan 08
Hi mummymo,
I'm so happy to hear that you're finally getting some answers. I pray that things will go well for you on the two dates in March, and that you'll get some much needed, and deserved relief. God Bless.
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@mummymo (23706)
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30 Jan 08
Someonesmom I have to thank you so much - not just for your best wishes here but the love and support you have shown me when I was at my lowest and couldn't even respond, you really have no idea how much that meant to me my dear friend - maybe one day I will be able to give you a huge hug and tell you in person what a blessing you are! Love and Hugs xxx
@joyce959 (1559)
• Philippines
30 Jan 08
Hello mummy. Its nice to see your posts once again. I know that you have been in pain. The MRI results somehow will give the medical specialist what should be done properly with your medical problems. I wish you all the best. Don't worry mummy, many friends are praying for you.
@mummymo (23706)
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30 Jan 08
Nice to see you joyce and I have to say it is great to be back online again, I really missed it when I was away but I just didn't have the energy to be online for a while there! Thank you for the prayers joyce and to all my other friends - it means so much to me that I cannot put it into words! xxx
