Yeah that's it...mints will cure me..:cool:

No biggy I just needed to do some stretches and stuff. it's fine now.

Mints might keep it from coming back, though.:rolleyes:

They just might! Glad you doing better! I actually got a bit of sleep last night! Much better than the previous month! Ahhh...oxycodone! My friend! :D

Take care! Headed to SLC for the wedding!

Aren't you supposed to go to the Rose Bowl, to decorate a Float???

I haven't been on in awhile. Been redoing an antique dresser a friend was gonna trash. Anyway, I'm sooooooooooo sorry you've been having such pain. Pain bites and folks that haven't experienced pain regularly just don't get it, even docs.

My business partner went to Pasadena to decorate a couple of floats for the Rose parade. I went to Salt Lake City for a wedding (I did all the flowers for the wedding!)

Ayup! And Happy New Year to you!


Well, here's the plan for the next week.

Tuesday, I am scheduled for a brain MRI.

Wednesday, I have an appointment with physiatrist for a cortisone shot in my neck under fluoroscopy. I cannot believe the instructions they gave me. No anti-inflammatory medications for 4 days prior to the procedure, nothing to eat or drink for 4 hours prior to the procedure. Has anyone had a cortisone shot done this way? It's C3/4 area of my neck.

After doing some reading up on it, it sounds like it is done with contrast dye - oops! Something I am allergic to. :eek:

Good luck! I hope they figure you out. You are a tough one in that department you know!

I turn my back for a while and LOOK what happens to you!!!!

Take care FG and I'm praying you get some answers soon and are pain free!!!

*I knew you would sail through w/that wedding~ So, did you take any pics of the finished bouquets or centerpieces??

CHERYL!

Just been catching up with reading the posts. I sure missed a lot
not having a PC and not being able to get to one.

I am so sorry to hear what you have been going through all this
time.

Hope this treatment is going to work for you, will say a little pray
for all to go well.



Jappy :hug:

ok I do believe I have heard of this and almost had it done once, and I think you are right about the florescent dye, some how its used to find the spot they want to inject,

I sure hope something gives real soon for you Cheryl, :hug: all my positive vibrations going out to you:hug:

((((((((((Cheryl))))))))))...Good luck on your tests and stuff...Thoughts are with you.

I'm not sure if you have to have contrast dye for that. I had an LP under fluroscopy and there was no contrast, just the fluroscope X-Ray type machine for them to guide the needle between the vertebrae. Ask Braingonebad because she has had these shots, I think.

No one is to :Poke: Cheryl.


* after she is all healed up..back to the normal poking and smacking. :) ;)

Thanks Holly. I looked at the procedure explanation on 3 or 4 different sites and it looked as if they all use the same procedure which includes injecting dye.

I remember the first time I had a blood patch done and the radiologist wanted to do using the fluoroscope. When I told him no b/c I was allergic to the dye, he freaked. Couldn't figure out how to find the LP injection site. I told him in my most pleasant pain filled voice, it's where the fluid is leaking! Geez! Once he took a look at the site, it was easy to figure out!

I know it wasn't leaking out my back, but it was pretty easy to figure out from the bruise and the site where the LP was done!

Thanks Curious! :D

cheryl,

it should be the same as when i had my lower back injected.
i didn't think he used dye. and, i've had an LP and they didn't say anything about dye then either.

and it was all done under fluoroscopy.
i had to stop my meds too. and they didn't want me to take aspirin or even my multivits to lessen any chance of extra bleeding. vit e also off limits. can't remember the rationale tho.

i hope this helps with your pain.
will be awaiting your report.

Duh? Whuh? I don't understand what you mean by that?:Scratch-Head:

Besides, FG, loves getting :Poke: on!

Don't cha?;)

Thanks Judy. I am going to call the office in the morning to make sure. I don't want to get there Wed AM to find out they can't do the procedure b/c I am allergic to iodine/contrast dye.

They gave me a whole list of stuff I can't take as well. I understand about the aspirin and blood thinners, but not the anti-inflammatories. I guess I will ask. I am allergic to aspirin so that's not an issue. :eek:

The procedure is scheduled for 9:30 AM and I have meds I have to take and they said NPO for 4 hours prior which means I have to take my meds prior to 5:30 AM. Ok, I am usually awake anyway due to not sleeping. :rolleyes:

:Poke:Oh yes....if we did not :Poke: FG she would think we did not love her.

Besides I hear she is a self :Poke: er

That's right Shappy and besides, FG, she :Poke: at us, sometimes first. So, I declare, :Soapbox: it is self-defense!

Now wait a minute, that's not fair. I only got one arm to :Poke:
I think you two are :stirthepot: so I think I will :sunchair: and wait and see what the :doctor: cuz it's getting a little :Crowded: in here with all this :Talkative: so I think I will :Zzzz:

AYUP! Thats the ticket Twiffy....self defense. :rolleyes::D

(with only one arm I surely can steal her mints)

Does that mean you are coming to Boise? :yahoo:

It's snowing here today and it's sooo pretty! I am still in my jammies. Think I will take the day off...I may take the whole week off! :sunchair:

Good news! I called the surgicenter that is doing the cortisone injection procedure on wednesday. Yes, they do use contrast dye. No, they won't use it on me. In fact, the surgical tech says that about 3-4 people a week have a reaction to the contrast dye so they do have to use an optional procedure w/o the dye. Most people just get a rash or flushing. Oh no! Not me, I told her. Then we went through my whole list of allergies. :eek:

She did tell me that I can take my meds that morning and the NPO is so people won't eat a huge breakfast and then get sick. Sort of defeats the purpose of the procedure as you have to lie still for a while afterwards which puts a damper on :vomit:

I am all set for the procedure on Wednesday!

Now to get the nerve conduction test scheduled. :rolleyes:

Fine...I won't :Poke: on FG until after Wednesday!

Come here Shappy and let me :Poke: on you then!

Just doing a fly-by to wish you luck, :Girl(angel-flying):Cheryl.

Nice to hear from you Jalee!!! :hug:

Interesting day today. Brain MRI w/and w/o contrast. I've had several over the past few years, uneventful. But lately, nothing seems to be uneventful. So why should today be any different.

We have 4 inches of new snow. I head off at 8:15 am for my massage. About halfway there, I realize it's the wrong day. Figures. So I go back home. Nice drive, in the snow. It's 20 degrees. NOT!

Inlaws are arriving this evening. I have a couple of last minute things to get done, like making the beds! Hey! The sheets are clean. Just have to put them on the beds. Find the dining room table! Minor details.

Take a shower and get ready to go for the MRI. Can't find truck keys. I know they are someplace really stupid. 20 minutes of searching and yes, they are someplace stupid. My sock drawer.

MRI time. Tech had a problem getting the IV started. 3 blows. 2 infiltrations. You know, GAD burns like a blow torch. Not my day today. Not one arm, but two. I think I felt as bad for the tech as she did for me. I have known her for 7 years and am going to be doing her daughter's wedding in June!

MRI was not good. I will get the official report tomorrow.

Speaking of tomorrow --- steroid injection in my neck in the morning. After today, I am actually looking forward to it! Although I am really liking this percocet. I cannot function on it at all. It takes about 30 minutes for it to kick in but once it does, I am toast.

Twiffy I do remember being at the post office today and mailing a package to you. I believe there was something IN the package. If not, I am in big trouble. :eek:

If you don't hear from me in a couple of days, someone please call and check on me. Deal? Please?

Oh, Cheryl, definitely doesn't sound like it was a good day for you. I'm not sure which part makes me saddest; I guess the MRI not being good...though the messed IV isn't fun either - but it's short term at least. :(

Let us know how it goes tomorrow - with the procedure and the MRI report!!

I wish you luck and hope your pain goes away REALLY soon. Though, as you said, percocet is fun :p

~Keri

Well, poohy, Cheryl. You have had better days..sheesh. The inlaws comming for dinner would be enough to set me off.:(

Feel Better Soon, Please..:hug:

:hug: cheryl:hug: enjoy the percoset while you can. lol I hope the
procedure works well for you. I have a bad reaction to cortisone.:rolleyes:,
glad that you dont!!!:hug:

FG - Hoping all goes much better today. Hang in there and check in when you can. Saying some prayers for you.

Thinking about you Cheryl, I hope they get you feeling better soon! :hug::hug:

Hey, I was just thinkin' maybe you could change your name to Flowergirl if you get tired of Flygirl. :)

Jeez...

When you have a bad time, you really have one, huh?

Hopefully you get all the crud out of the way now and the rest of the year is good to you.

:hug:

Poor kid.

I am home from the procedure. Other than the uncomfortable position I had to be in during the procedure, it went very well.

The doc and his staff were wonderful. Hoping for some relief. He said the cortisone coats C2-C7 so hopefully it will solve some of the pain! I sure hope so. He said I was pretty tender and obviously in a lot of pain!

Sal--LOL! You are right! They are here til Saturday! :eek:

Waiting for brain MRI results and have to schedule the EMG!

Check in with you all later and thanks for all the positive thoughts. You guys are wonderful. It's been a long haul.

:hug:


Wiz..I think I will stick to Flygirl. Flowergirl is not in my future!

Yikes on the MRI :eek:...Get the report yet?

:hug:

bigger yikes on the in laws coming...:cool:
When do they leave?:p

Did I miss where they figured out what was wrong then? :confused:

Cherie

Cheryl, Thinking of you and hoping you are feeling better soon. By the way, my DH has to get the same cortisone shot in the neck (same spinal area) next week. Actually he has to get 3 shots in 3 areas. Keep us posted on the MRI news. Don't overwork yourself with the inlaws! :p

Yeah, I know I am a little boring! :D:p

Pinched nerve C3/4 is part of the dx. Cervical radiculopathy. That's why I had the epidural cortisone injection (ESI) done today.

The rest is still in the process of being dx'd. Waiting on brain MRI results and still have to get the nerve conduction study done.

No report yet. :(

They leave Saturday.

I must say the procedure was painless. And I seem to be doing a whole lot better. I can feel my index finger! Very tired and my back is a little sore, but otherwise, doing very well.

:D

My DH will be glad to hear that it wasn't painful. Last week he found out he has 3 herniated disks in his neck -- he's been in terrible pain with a somewhat useless floppy hand (and a numb finger or two). I get to drive him as I think they also give some tranquilizers???