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05-19-2014, 08:03 PM | #1 | ||
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Hello all!
After almost a year of no progress from conservative treatments, my pain doc and ortho have agreed that the next step is discography (and then total disc arthroplasty). I had it scheduled, but due to the high cost of the procedure, I've had to postpone. I now have the money, but am wondering if it's worth to do now since chances are the surgery will be much more out of my financial range. At 21, I'm making 7.50 an hour and putting myself through school, so back surgery isn't exactly affordable. Will the results of my discography last? Or if I have to wait another year before surgery, will I have to have another one? I'd like to have the discogram done now so I can finally be at ease knowing where the problem is and if I need one or two levels replaced. Looking up discography on the internet hasn't shown me a whole lot, so I'm hoping some of you with experience can help! Thanks!! HerniatedDisc |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | eva5667faliure (06-06-2014) |
05-20-2014, 08:59 AM | #2 | |||
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As I understand it, a discogram, like other diagnostic imaging, is a snapshot in time. In general, I would think the longer you had to wait, the more likely the situation might change.
Have you discussed this with the doctors? Have you sought second (or more) opinions? Doc
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"Thanks for this!" says: | eva5667faliure (06-06-2014) |
06-06-2014, 11:46 AM | #3 | |||
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This is test I had when having my cervical surgery 5/6-6/7 I, I am not someone that had a easy time with Needles are administered between veterbre each level at the problematic area to help the surgeon with what his plan will be Injections were doable first three needles the doctor was unable to get the forth injection he tried four times no luck level 6/7 never happened My experience unusual even for the doctor So do not take my experience as a reference point Just to tell you been there Good luck and hope nothing is found Me
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