about 3 years ago i was diagnosed with a
lower back bulging disk. last year a
subsequent mri showed that the disk went
back into "proper" place. 4 days ago i
fell (falling foward, as my right knee and
arms broke the majority of the fall). can
anyone PLEASE help potentially put my mind
at ease? if i had re-damaged that disk
(or any other), wouldn't i show symptoms
by now?
thank you,
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 05-30-08 06:06am
There is always a chance that you could
have injured more by the fall. Are you in
any more pain then usual? If so is the
pain in a differnent area them the
buldging disc. If so, I would tell you
neuro about your fall and have another MRI
if he/she orders one.
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RichT
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Posted: 05-31-08 17:41pm
Hello Elniko,
Right ON CarolDiane!!!
YES, do see your doctor, and especially a
spinal surgeon for their advice. YES
again to having that second MRI.
SOOOoo Monday morning make that telephone
call to your doctor. THEN seek out the
very best spinal surgeon in your area for
his/her advice.
RichT
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 05-31-08 17:56pm
RichT
wrote:
Hello Elniko,
Right ON CarolDiane!!!
YES, do see your doctor, and especially a
spinal surgeon for their advice. YES
again to having that second MRI.
SOOOoo Monday morning make that telephone
call to your doctor. THEN seek out the
very best spinal surgeon in your area for
his/her advice.
RichT
As RichT already knows, I have two bulging
disc at L3-4 and a week before Christms I
felt off a step ladder. I was in emmediate
pain on a scale from one to ten I was an
8. I had broken my T-12 into L1 and it was
55% fracture. I had my kypherplasty
(insersion of cement) done on 3/3/08. A
remarcable job. No more pain and now all I
have left that is a dull pain all the time
is my two bulding dic's. I was out of the
hospital the next morning. Piece of cake!
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RichT
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Posted: 05-31-08 18:43pm
Hello Carrie,
You faked me out with the "CarolDiane",
though I've noted your "change" earlier.
lol
SOOOOooo very glad to know that you are
much MUCH better now. You have persevered
through a lot.
Take care good lady.
RichT
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CarolDiane
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Posted: 05-31-08 22:15pm
RichT
wrote:
Hello Carrie,
You faked me out with the "CarolDiane",
though I've noted your "change" earlier.
lol
SOOOOooo very glad to know that you are
much MUCH better now. You have persevered
through a lot.
Take care good lady.
Hi Rich, Hope you are doing well also.
We've all had a hard road to go down. But,
when all is said and done, I really
consider us very lucky. We are up walking,
we still have our minds. Most of all, we
can still complete most daily tasks. And
for that I am thankful. I told me neuro
that after making two beds I am done for a
bit. To much bending and my disc's give me
fits. So to compinsate, I take my time and
rest in between chores. We have to listen
to out limitations and take heed to them.
