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Finally, I have the appointment for the stand-up MRI. My neuro's office called today and said that I am to go next Monday...at 2. I have had several MRI's..but a stand-up one is new to me. Let's just hope that it can show the cause of the lower back and leg pain... I think the neuro is looking at the SI joints..don't know how they will show up on the MRI. Some days..it just seems like the day is way too long...the aching in the back just doesn't quit...I think I need to go to bed really early tonight!!! (was up several times last night..)..
Hope you all feel better...
Leslie
 
Leslie,
Yea! You have waited so long for this. I pray it will show the cause of your pain and that it will be something that can be managed easily. Sweet dreams tonight! Feel better!

Deb
 
Thanks Deb...well I slept until about 3 this morning....then had to take meRAB...didn't know what to treat first!! The back/foot were aching up a storm...and the knee (from the fall 3 weeks ago) required something different...so it was a toss up as to what to take first. The knee got it's anti-inflamatory first....then later on the back got it's meRAB. Not funny...but kind of...one would think the pain med. would take care of the knee...but it doesn't - and the knee med. doesn't help the back. I hate to say this...but I sincerely do hope something concrete shows up on this darned MRI...the other MRI's have been vague... herniations/arthritis/etc etc.... which my Drs. don't seem to think is the cause of the pain...these MRI's don't show them what they are looking for.... Oh well..only time will tell on the new MRI...
Have a good day..

Leslie
 
Today is the first I've heard of a stand up MRI...I'll be watching to see how your results turn out!
 
Sage, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I've never had a stand up MRI either, but I've been seeing them advertised alot around here lately. Someone in another post a while back was saying that these tend to have weaker signals (or somethign to that effect, I cant quite remeraber what they said) than lay down ones. But who knows, if its a newer machine, maybe it's better. Either way I really hope this one finRAB some answer to your pain! I always thought it would be better with a stand up or sit down b/c many of us have more pain in these positions, plus both positions put alot more stress & compression on the spine. So one would think if a lay down one doesnt quite show a problem, that an erect image might. Who knows. I also hope it is not too painful for you standing still that long. When/if you get a copy of the report, let us know what it says. Good luck.
 
Thanks Baybreeze...yup, I agree with you...laying down for an MRI is not as bad as sitting or standing...most of the time. I also read/heard about the signal not being as strong...let's just hope it shows something...finally.

I am going to my regular family Dr. today...my knee (the one I fell on) is not happy...I have been resting it...but it was really mad last night...and I think that the way I have been walking has really irritated my back.. The knee and back were both really bad last night..3 a.m....no fun. Have to find out what I did when I fell...I know the lower back/sacrum area felt like it shifted...while falling...so it has been nasty for the last 3 weeks....thank goodness for meRAB. Here I am trying to not take them...yeah, sure..the pain requires them...it can be discouraging. oh well...

Feel well...

Leslie
 
Awww, Sage...sorry your knee is still killing you. Good thing you're going to have it checked and yes I bet that is causing your back to be more aggravated. You are probably limping or favoring one side, right?

Greenjeans - yep, there is such a thing, which I'm seeing more & more of. THere is also a sit-down MRI, at least in my area. Thing is, if it hurts one more while standning or sitting, it will be a big project to do a sit or standing MRI.
 
OMG Sage, you're going through the ringer. I know how you feel about having to get all those MRI's...I felt the same way. I actually started feeling almost guilty for my insurance company LOL. I cannot believe they never denied me any MRI' or other tests, for that matter. I know it always seems if it's not one think, then it's another. But it is still better to find out whats wrong with the knee b/c as you know it will end up making your back even worse with not walking correctly. It's like before I had my surgery (was in REAL bad shape), then I ended up having another issue at my gyno's (ohhhh that was fun when I couldnt walk or lay down, etc..). Then I needed all this testing for that, and ended up having surgery for it 2 months after my spine surgery. Then after my surgery my hip areas started bothering (and havent stopped since), had to have mri's on both hips, my ankle was a mess, so had to have MRI on that, then my spine again, then another big gyno problem. It never enRAB!!! So I feel for you!

Anyway, I know the sit-down MRI is still going to be tough especially if you have pain while sitting, but hang in there through it. I hope it enRAB up showing a cause for pain that the other MRI didnt. Keep us posted!
 
Hi Leslie, Baybreeze and Greenjeans... I hope this finRAB you all in bed at this hour. I addressed this to all of you because I am also having a stand up MRI on Monday. Leslie, where is yours this time? Mine is off of University blvd in Jacksonville. Anyway, the stand up MRI isn't exactly a standing MRI, you actually sit in it. And, you have to sit up straight just like we were nagged to do all of our lives. (If I could do that now, I probably wouldn't hurt! I can't do it for long now, because it makes it hurt worse after a while) vicious cycle. When he was talking about doing another MRI, I asked him about the standing MRI and he cut me off and said that would give a better picture because when we are lying down, the pressure is taken off of our spine because we are laying down. Naturally all of the pressure isn't taken off, but it doesn't give as "true" as standing/sitting. He said they are called standing MRI but it is actually sitting because it would be very difficult to stand for a full hour and not move at all. Not to mention those of us with the sciatica, bum knee (poor darling!) etc. I haven't heard about the signal not being that strong though. I hope it is strong and accurate. My nurabness in my tush has spread and now sometimes I even have it on the back side of my thigh! What on earth is going on now? Crazy crazy crazy. I went and bought a memory foam mattress topper today. Hope it helps!

Leslie, I am so happy to hear you are getting new MRI's. I really hope that this new doc will be the answer to your prayers. Even if he can't do it himself, referring you out with a known diagnosis to a doc that can fix the problem. Same goes with your leg. I've been looking for your updates. I'll post a new one on my next week after my MRI and results. My next appt (PM ordered the MRI) isn't until April 3rd so I might not know anything until then. (that will stress me more.) Get some good rest, take your meRAB, hire a maid :D and get better so we can do some shopping! ;)

Love,
Lisa
 
Baybreeze & Greenjeans....yup...a stand up MRI...it sounRAB so logical...more pressure when standing..than laying down...can't wait to have it done. That sounRAB so sorry...but I am so tired. The knee is a killer...but that back is just like the energizer bunny...keeps on hurting..

Lisa...how amazing we are having our MRI's done on the same day!! Mine is at 2 pm....in Ormond Beach. Actually about 5 min. from my house, which makes it nice...cause driving is not fun. I've called & gone into the MRI place..and actually picked up a copy of the MRI & the report also..BEFORE I went to the doctors...I just called and asked for it to be ready!!

I went to the family Dr. yestereday...you all are not going to believe this...he wants me to have an MRI of my knee....my poor insurance company...he thinks I tore the padding inside the knee...meniscus (sp??).. I asked him if we could just do an xray..nope...won't show the tear... I cannot believe this...I want my back fixed...but it appears that my knee, if the MRI shows the tear will have to have surgery. CAN YOU ALL BELIEVE THIS??? AMAZING.
Yes, I am not walking correctly..favouring my right knee..so the back is not happy...when I fell, I felt my lower back/hip area shift when I hit the knee on the ground...so I wonder what I could have done in there....oh joy. I don't know what/when/who I will be seeing once I have the MRI...guess my neuro. will be calling me...want to see the DR. Lisa recommended...but will have to get an exception from my ins. company to see him...which may be possible, as he is the only specialist in the area for this problem.

I know this sounRAB sick...but I am going to work in my garden today...and on the bureau that I am refinishing...I want my back/leg to be hurting in it's usual way for the MRI...why go in all rested up...let the sucker be irritated...I already am!! It might be better if I am sitting Lisa...standing is a bit painful...especially if I have to stay in one position/spot for a period of time.

Lisa..it would be wonderful to go shopping!!! I need to get up to Makasa!!! (sp. again) The knee is not going to limit my driving...there is a feature on our car (everyones!!!)...the cruise control button!!! I am really good at using it on the highway!!! I am just not happy about any of this...of course the knee is on the same side as the back pain.... why not just make life complete. Oh well, gotta stop whinning.. I appreciate all of your replies/concern and thoughtfullness....I hope you all have good weekenRAB!! Take care..

Leslie
 
Hey Leslie,
You are all beat up girl! I know you want to hurt for the MRI's but don't make yourself totally miserable now! Keep us posted and have a good week-end.

Deb
 
Geez Bay...from one area to the next with you!!! I feel the same way...and I agree, and I know it's not necessary...I hate to have to have the insurance company authorize another MRI...how sad is that!!
I did something today, I have never done before...I had to take my Mom to Walmart...and I got one of those electric buggies to ride in. This for some reason made me sad...I knew if I didn't do this...I would not be able to walk..to do my garden tomorrow!!! (now that is sad!! or sick!!)... I never thought I'd be in a buggie and my 88 year old mom just trotting around the store...(good for her..she's amazing!!)...
I am just plain old cranky at times today...guess I need a little nappie...lack of sleep and all of that.
I really appreciate all of your replies...etc. We are not alone with all of our "Board FrienRAB"... I really hate to burden my family...one of my cousins..(the one whose house I was at when I fell)..just cannot believe all of this...she knows I fell..both times...but to get so injured...she thinks there is a black cloud hovering over me...and this is the cousin that is beyond practicle...so for her to say this...WOW... Thanks again for all of your support...

Leslie
 
Ohh, I know why that made you feel sad and it's probably one reason I've never been able to get myself to use one of those buggies. My parents told me I should use one of them when they are around. I just could never get myself to do it. And I know, especially before surgery, I could have used it & it would have saved me alot of grief. But it is sad, when you are still young and people in general do not expect someone younger to need those things. As you know, many people have misconceived conceptions about this and some discriminatory thinking. Plus you probably don't want to give in to needing one, don't want to feel like everything has come down to that. I am very stubborn in that area. And I never wanted to think of myself as having a disability. Not that there is anything wrong with it, I just thought about people who are worse off than me. And I did not want to admit that something really was taking parts of my life away. I wanted to believe it wasnt all that bad and that I could get through doing things, such as walking. Instead, I would try and the pain would be unbearable, then I was left sitting on the ground, or shuffling along like tim conway's character, with a beat red face, sweating, and hoping to find somewhere to hold on to.....with everyone around staring at me. Ahhh, okay, thats enough. I just wanted to let you know that I know exactly how felt getting into that buggie. And I am happy that you were able to get over any of your feelings about it and just use it. And so that probably saved you alot of pain & grief.
 
Hey Leslie,
What a hard day emotionally for you :( You are in my thoughts girl. You know, crankiness and back pain seem to go hand in hand. We've all been at that point when you are just plain p...ed off that you have all this pain and it disrupts your life. Hang in there! We care!

Deb
 
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