Another Diskogram

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I don't bend or twist anymore, so I can't reach my back. Can I slap my mother-in-law instead? :D (J/k) Billy, I'm glad you're a goofball! It makes life more fun and suffering more bearable! You hang in there, friend!

Emily :wave:
 
Billy I will pray that everything will go okay for you on this another Disco. I know how discouraging these repeat tests can be but hopefully it will give your new wonderful doctor the information that he neeRAB to finally get you fixed permanently. Wouldn't it be great if they could come up with a new "Kodak moment" that could take one picture that would give them all the information they need on your whole body at one time?????? I know you probably won't feel much like chatting tomorrow but as soon as you feel better get back to us and let us know how you are doing. Okay??:)

Gentle hugs your way always
Moma Bear:angel:
 
Hello all , I am scheduled to have yet another diskogram this Thursday on my l4/5 - l5/s1 discs. I had a 2 level fusion {2/20/08} on these levels and have been in a great deal of pain for the last 5 months.. My last doctor thought that the l3/4 disc was the route too my pain and I had a disko on may 14th that showed a tear at the l3/4 level , but I had pain at the l2/3 levels as well and that disc is OK.. So with all that being said the procedure came up inconclusive because of the pain at the l2/3 level , I think that I just don't do well during these tests and that's why it came up inconclusive !!!!!!

I saw a new orthopedic doctor for a second opinion and after reviewing my MRI , CT/SCAN ETC... he thinks that there is space between my l4/5 disc that was all ready fused and wants to check for pseudoarthrosis {does'nt think that my fusion healed 100 %} and he ordered another disko for 6/25 My last surgent wanted to implant a SCS into me to help with my back pain , but I was not happy with that and went for another opinion.. My new doctor does not agree with the SCS as well (not a long term sollution) , and said we will look into that for a last resort option..

I like this new doctor , he's very up front and honest with me.. He said he saw things on my last ct/scan (after last disko) that he did not like and thats why i'm going threw this awful test again.. He mentioned that I may need revision surgery and for me to be patient untill all the tests come back , I have the time BUT MY P A I N IS UNBEARABLE.. My PM doctor has me on oxycodone 10-325 3 times a day , which is not working to relieve my pain.. SORRY FOR RArabLING ON HERE , I HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE HAVING A PAIN FREE DAY & THANKS FOR READING THIS >>>
 
Oh yuck, Billy! Another diskogram?

But if it will help, it'll be worth it. I know you know that. Please keep us in the loop as your new and improved doctor tries to get to the bottom of this and come up with a solution for you.

Keeping you in my thoughts,
Emily
 
HELLO every one I had my disko last thursday , the post-op was the worst its ever been.. They tested the discs that were all ready fused , l4/5 disc hurt but the l5/s1 disc was VERY pain full.. My P.M doctor had problems getting into the l5/s1 disc because of bone fragments & had to go in threw my spinal canal , he asked my permission first before he proceeded (severe headach is possible with this).. He finally got to ware he wanted to be and the pain generated was the pain that I have been experiencing "VERY PAIN FULL" - He told me that I did very well and finally gave him some good feedback & that he has a lot to talk about with my orthopedic doctor (don't no if that's good or bad) but I go to see my ortho doctor this thursday.. It sounded like he saw something at the l5/s1 disc that he did not like , but I'm just guessing here because I never do well with these tests..

The pain from this last disko was awful , and that night i did get a bad head ache which i was prescribed medicine for.. The next day and pretty much the whole weekend I was in lots of pain , my back presently is at the pain level ware it was before I had the test done..

Now I just have to wait to go see my doctor , and hopefully get some much needed results !! Hope you all had a pleasant weekend and thank you for checking in with me , YA'LL ROCK {} HAVE A GOOOOOD WEEK >

DEv
 
Hi Dev,
sorry to hear you found it so painful, but thank god its over and hopefully you will get good news this thursday when you see ortho. let us know how u get on. im finally starting to feel an improvement in my nerve pain and had a lovely weekend. I havent been able to say that since last year! yay my pain is at a 6 im thrilled.
post up on friday what doc says we'll all be eager to find out and hoping you get good results
 
Billy I am so sorry that you had so much pain with this procedure.:( I hope you are filling better by now and I know you will keep us informed after your doctors appointment. I will keep you in my prayers daily and hopefully whatever they found in your back is not major but something they can fix and ease your pain. You definitely deserve some relief from all that you have gone through.

Take care and gentle hugs always
"Momma Bear":angel:
 
Dev, it's no fun at all to be in such pain, but it isn't fun either to be facing the possibility of yet another surgery.

I feel for you and am sending you my best wishes for the discogram on Thursday!
 
Emily & Brenda > I just wanted to say thank you for your warm wishes , both of you should slap your selves on the back for all the help that you give to me and all the others on this wounder full web site..

These diskograms should be renamed into WILLOGRAMS !!!! lol... I'm trying my best to keep up beat and positive (which is not too hard for me , being A gOofBaLl that I am).. I do trust my new doctor and hopefully we can get to the bottom of this , My pain is on the 9/10 scale.. I will keep you all posted after the test , it will take a couple of days to SNAP out of it though - - - THANK YOU ALL AGAIN , very sweeeeeeeet

DEv
 
i really wanted to chime in on this...

i have had all this done,, it seems to me that every doc u go to wants to find something to fing to cut on someone. threw my situation i have gradually gotten worse,, i dont know if it was just deterating or surgeries making me worse over time. i dont know.. just be aware it could get worse wih another surgery. mine is worse since the last one.. what happens if it gets justifiably worse?

my GP(general physiscian) told me that they maybe able to help but with his 5 surgeries
that with each surgery come scar tissue, nerve damage, arthitis, and pain from all.. the risk is definatly raised.. i have had several diskograms,, the last one i passed out and woke up completely peed off,,

just be aware of the risk and if you can take gettin worse than u already are, its ur decision and ur life that will be affected. i pray everything works out for u and hopefully u get some relief somehow anyway..

my neuro said most times that most docs find pain at one level all the time on all ppl,,,he also said he was gonna send me to one on the last diskogram that was known for not finding trouble,, so what does that say,,, needless to say he found pain cuz i passed out cold,,

threw my journey i learned to be senical from all actions as im the one that has to live in this screwed up situation and PAIN on a all the time basis
 
Billy,
I know what is the disco pain means - I am so sorry you had to go through this. The results you still don't know and I feel this is not a bad news if you need to know my opinion. Obviosly he did not know exactly if this is operable problem or not and if you need surgery or not. I believe he will talk to Dr Cohen and they will decide what to do with you.
When i had my both discograms I was told right there that I need the surgery. So this is a good sign that you were not told this yet.

Best of luck to you on your app with Dr. Cohen. He is a good Dr and I hope you will have all the answers needed. And don't worry, sweet heart; if you can't help things - nothing to worry about, just go with the flow... and think positive.

Can't wait to hear results of this app.:angel:
Moldova
 
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