[OhKay]

Nobody from my PCP's office called me yesterday about the ortho appointment. I should have called the office myself, but I was sleeping from about 2:30-5:30pm. I guess I'll call them on Monday.

I got an email notification that they posted the radiologist's report on the patient portal:
I have moderate to severe spinal stenosis and "protrusions" at two points/in two directions at C4-5 that are compressing the nerve root. I have mild spinal stenosis at C6-7 and a "protrusion" at that level that is also compressing the nerve.

I was too out of it to drive yesterday, so I HAVE TO do the grocery shopping today. I may have to have Corey drive me to the store because I'm off again... I've had a busy week and have been doing too much. The naps haven't been cutting it. I need more rest.

I locked Dottie in the hall closet by accident yesterday, and didn't realize it until about 10 hours later when I opened the door and she came trotting out unfazed. I felt really bad until she tried getting back in there again before I closed the door lol. I've accidentally locked her in closets for long periods of time like that before because she likes to get into places where she normally can't go, and she's fast and sneaky lol

[mymorgy]

that is funny about dottie. does that mean that you are in constant pain?
love
bobby

[Mari]

That's cute about Dottie. How are you feeling?



M

[ger715]

Kay,
Glad your doctor is suggesting seeing an orthopedic doctor before having any PT.
Might be a good idea when you make your appointment to mention the MRI Radiologist findings. This may have a lot to do with your neck pain. If they know ahead of time, they may make time for discussion of these issues rather than you having to make a second appointment. It would also be good to bring a copy of the MRI's radiologist findings with you.

So sorry you are dealing with so much pain. I am amazed you were able to accomplish all that you did with the move. Hope you are able to get some relief.


Gerry

[Mari]

Kay,

Can't one of your docs call in a few doses of a pain med without your having
to be at an appointment?

I understand about the sleepiness thing -- but if you take something and you
know you will be home, is that different?

I hope that you are O.K.


M

[OhKay]

The secretary in my PCP's office made the appointment with the ortho for me, so he will be aware of my diagnoses. I'll bring the disc with the MRI images with me to the appointment on August 30th (thank God I wrote it down because I kept telling people the wrong date).

I have no doubt that the spinal stenosis and disc protrusions seen on the MRI are the source of my pain. I don't know what kind of treatment the ortho will recommend, but both my father and brother have been to see him for back issues (they were not impressed), and I know he's big on injections. I would be very surprised if he just recommended PT.

I'm pretty sure that my PCP would call in some sort of pain med if I spoke to the triage nurse. I'm not totally unwilling to take it, I just don't want to ask him for it, and I feel like I can tough it out at the moment. That could change tho.

[mymorgy]

have you ever tried homeopathy Articles on homeopathy from master homeopathic practitioners

[OhKay]

No, I haven't. Some people use some homeopathic remedies in conjunction with traditional medications, and a limited number of patients use it exclusively.

That case study wasn't a great one because the practitioner only studied 20 patients, 6 of which he later excluded from his research, for only 2 years.

[mymorgy]

I used it on my morgy when he had bone cancer. the first time I used a remedy he straightened out his leg. I use arnica. I fell flat on my face and knocked in my teeth. I couldn't close my mouth and it was bloody. I was in such pain.
I pushed them so I was able to close them. the next day I remembered arnica and the pain went away. my cat snowball had severe constipation and a homeopath recommended something for him and that helped. he had two prolapsed colons. Queen Elizabeth uses one.
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