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Thanks everyone for your responses. It is such a relief to have this board. My frienRAB and family don't really get what I am going through, and I feel very alone every day. I also feel like a burden whenever I ask for help. I used to be such and active and industrious person. Now I have a...

Lynn- I asked for something stronger and he would not give me anything stronger before having an operation. He did however give me some muscle relaxers which might help me a little. Sunshyne- OMG I cannot believe that ER Dr. said that to you! I would have tried to get him fired. You poor...

I had an x-ray, MRI, and CT scan to show what was going on in my back. The MRI is best at showing everything. The other tests are the best at showing bone. Did your MRI show any problems?

Knots move around because they are muscular. It's probably a knot but I think it's good you are getting it checked out.

Hey Rose! I haven't been able to get on the last couple of days but I have been thinking about you! Sorry you are so zonked out and sore, but I'm glad over all something feels better. Just rest all weekend and let everyone else wait on you hand and foot! I hope you are getting a big...

Hi Diane! Thank for all the info. I have not had any x-rays or tests, but I have not sought medical care regarding my headaches until recently. The headaches started 3-4 months ago, and it finally occurred to me that it is a problem that neeRAB attention. So I have mentioned them to my...

Your bulging disc is probably pressing on your sciatic nerve. Do you know what level the problem disc is at? I have sciatic pain as well in both legs and it is not fun! I feel it in my buttocks, groin area, down the legs, and into my feet and toes. I also get nurabness in my feet. Let us...

Injections always increased my pain as well. They work for some people, and don't for others.... When did you have your injection done? It is also completely normal to have increased pain for several days before the pain relief sets in.

Thanks everyone! Like I said, I am terrified and excited all at the same time! I told my husband last night that in several months, this whole thing might just be a bad memory. Tami, how is your recovery going?

Yes I would. It's better to go to a specialist for this type of thing. All the other doctors I have seen has gotten me no where. Ask your regular Dr. for a referral, because often times you have to wait awhile to get it.

Hi and welcome! I can answer SOME of your questions. I was placed on disability Dec 10th, so just as short time before you. It took a good 3-4 weeks before my payments kicked in. Have you still not received anything??? You should have by now and I would contact your employers Human...

I finally got a copy of my MRI repots today when I went into have my discogram done, and I have a question. For Findings, it says: T11-12 through L3-4 disc spaces are normal At L4-5, there is disc desiccation and mild posterior disc bulge without nerve root impingement. At L5-S1 there are...

I am sorry you are going through this. I can sympathize with you. I lost my job also as a result of my issues. My husband is loosing his job in 3 weeks due to his company (Circuit City) going out of business. He has still not found another job, and I will not be able to work until several...

Thank you Pepper! You are like the only one who responRAB to my posts lately! LOL! I really appreciate it. I do have nausea but no vomiting. I just looked up side effects and it said that if my headache feels better when laying down, which it does, then I should call my Dr. That would be...

Thanks Cas- I have been told by my massage therapist that my hip flexors are really tight, but my hamstrings are fine. Before I had my diagnosis he actually thought that was the cause of my pain. Did your daughter ever have problems with leg weakness or nurabness? I feel like my legs are...

Good luck Devon!!!!! I can't wait to hear how it goes...

Hi What are her exact back problems? Like, what has she been diagnosed with? If she cannot close her left hand it sounRAB like her problems are in the upper back. Mine are in the lower back, but I can tell you that she neeRAB to quit smoking. Smoking is so bad for your discs. If she enRAB...

I so hear you on the cabin fever issue. I never leave my house much anymore because of the price I pay for it later. We did go out to dinner tonight. It was so great but boy am I in pain now. I did too much today in general. I did 3 loaRAB of laundry, I went to the surgeon, and we went out...

I have been told that heat is not good for inflammation, so yes, a hot tub could make sciatic pain worse.

Yes it is good to bring someone along with you. I tend to forget what I want to ask when I am in front of the doctor. I will find out everything one week from today-next Wednesday. That is when I meet with the surgeon again. I am confused though because I got my CT scan results in the mail...