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Hi everyone. I had my MRI today. I will not know the results until my ortho appointment on Wednesday, but I have been studying the pictures (I got to take a disc home with me), and I have compared them to pictures on the internet. I also decided to take a look at my x-ray pictures from when I...

Doesn't waiting stink!!! I am soooo tired of waiting. Call call call to get your MRI results. I have noticed that Dr.'s usually wont call you. I am glad you are at least able to work a little, even though it is not enough. You will find a way to make it work financially. In the past 2 years...

Could it be sciatic nerve pain? That can sometimes cause a burning sensation. Back problems can cause sciatic pain. It sounRAB like something you should have checked out.

Thanks Jann! My leg pain is really horrible (to the point that I want to cut my left leg off, and sometimes both), but it had never gone into my foot that way before. I also have an L5-S1 herniation. I wonder if that is when it herniated. When I had my MRI in October, it showed my L5...

My headache is still there. It wasn't bad at all as soon as I woke up, but since has started to worsen, just like yesterday. My doctor is out of town, so I tried calling his nurse, and she is out of the office today as well! I don't know what to do. I also had another sleepless night.... I...

Yes, in total I have seen 3 different (all highly recommended) surgeons, and each diagnosis was a little different.

Thanks everyone. The pain is much more manageable today. Could it already be the Neurontin kicking in? I hope so. It's just so weird that last night I was ready to go to the ER, and today I feel such a huge improvement, minus the huge headache I've had all day... is that from the neurontin...

Hey everone- Alpine, the new doc is a neurosurgeon. She is a woman too so maybe we will get along better!:) I do plan on always taking either my husband or my mother to all my appointments from now on. It is hard to say everything you want to when you are upset and in pain. My pain hasn't...

Hey guys, Yes I was given Dilaudid in the hospital, which is the same thing as hydromorphone, in an IV and it made me SOOOO out of it. Thats why I was surprised the tabs did nothing. I think I might try breaking a valium in half tonight, because it does help a lot and helps me sleep really...

Hey Rose! It sounRAB like you are making a few improvements! I am glad to hear that. I would strongly recommend and enema. It will clean you out really good. I did one the morning I had my daughter (by myself 9 months pregnant), and I didn't even go poo poo on the delivery table, even...

Yes it is always snowing it seems this year! I kind of like it, for Christmas anyway. After that it can be summer again as far as I am concerned. Keep me posted on your progress!

Maybe see both and get two opinions? That is exactly what I am doing. On the 10th I have an appointment with an orthopedic surgeon and on the 11th I see a neurosurgeon. I have heard that both are better, so I am going to hear each Dr.'s surgery plan, and make my own educated decision.

Hi Big Blue- I have not had surgery... yet. I was referred to a surgeon, but he has ordered more tests (a CT scan and a discogram) and is sending me to PT for a month and more injections before doing the fusion. It has been determined that I need a 2 level fusion. Thanks for checking in...

Hmmm, well usually it takes a few days of taking it before you notice an improvement in the pain. How long are you taking it for? And what is the dosage? I was on it for 6 days. The first day I had to take 6 pills, then 5 the next day, then 4, and so on. Driving really aggrivates my pain as...

Thanks BigBlue for your worRAB of wisdom! I am sorry you are having similiar troubles. Where is Enfield, CT? I used to live in Fairfield. Anyway, I had my appointment today and will be having spinal fusion surgery. I was a little surprised that he didn't want to try another injection. Now I...

Hey Pepper! Thanks so much for responding. I felt better today. The pain was still there pretty significantly, but I was not nauseas. They did tell me to try ice, but said nothing about heat, and I actually have been using the seat warmer in my car. Oops! I also remerabered today that I...

Hello- I have the same problem. My fracture is at L5 on both sides as well. I also have herniated discs with disc disease at L4-L5 and L5-S1. I am 27 and married with a 17 month old little girl. My pain started 9 months ago. So far I have tried oral prednisone twice, various anti...

Oh that's great! Don't over do it though... I am so glad that your surgery seems to have been a success!!! Keep me posted!

Lately I have been asked if I have trouble starting to go pee, and to be honest, I do sometimes. I can always go, but sometimes it takes a lot of concentration. Is that something I should be concerned about?

Devon I am so glad to hear about your progress! That gives me hope! You sound like you are doing great. I hope to be able to garden this summer, it is one of my favorite things to do! Right now my pain level ranges from a 6-10 daily and I forgot what it is like to feel good. I hope that my...