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05-15-2013, 08:28 AM
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I have several problems C1-C5 bulging,L5 close to herniating and my physical therapist is looking to release me in July.I am down to last cortisone shot in neck and only did one in back and made pain worse.I was offered a epidural steroid shot in back but refused because I want to stay away from surgeries.So I been doing pain Management and physical therapy.
I will be getting released from physical therapist in a few month's and I do not know what to do with myself?I am soooooo lost!I have a neurological problem which is problem solving and I have no idea what to do after physical therapy?I am trying to plan ahead and I will continue to do my home exercises that PT taught me.I am open to ANY suggestions besides surgery please & thank you.Mia
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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05-15-2013, 08:51 AM
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Do you have any of your MRI reports? Are they recent? If you do, could you post them here for us to see? It could help.
If you have a few months left of physical therapy, that's GOOD. Things can change drastically in a few months of therapy! When exactly does therapy end? Do the cortisone injections work in the neck? If they DON'T, don't have them! Steroids aren't good for the body anyway. Again, if you have your MRI reports, please post them here, okay? Hope to hear from you. Hugs, Lee 
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recovering alcoholic, sober since 7-29-93;severe depression; 2 open spinal surgeries; severe sciatica since 1986; epidurals; trigger points; myelograms; Rhizotomy; Racz procedure; spinal cord stimulator implant (and later removal); morphine pump trial (didn't work);now inoperable; lumpectomy; radiation; breast cancer survivor; heart attack; fibromyalgia; on disability. Often the test of courage is not to die, but to live.. .................................................. ...............Orestes |
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05-15-2013, 11:51 AM
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I only know a little bit about the spine and its diseases/complications, but I do know you sound very depressed, and (I'm not saying you Aren't in severe pain or don't have a disorder), maybe you should seek help from a psychiatrist as well. For one, you are stressed, depressed, anxious and all that awful stuff. Two, the depression, etc. can cause pain to increase tremendously.
I don't know if that's helpful at all, but I know the desperation you feel, I'm going through the same problem, just different disease. I know it is beyond frustrating when doctors have become nearly useless, and you don't know where else to turn, that's why I suggested seeing a psychiatrist because you have a lot more stress on you now that seems like its causing some psychological effects. Maybe you can at least tackle those issues and get at least some relief in your life. There is no shame in seeing a psychiatrist. Please feel better and let me know what is going on ~ Amu |
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05-15-2013, 05:31 PM
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I will post my MRI's once I locate them.I got paperwork from 2011 over here.I will find most recent and post.
I have a psychiatrist that is doing all the pain medication and cortisone shots.I have a psychiatrist that does the psych medication.I have a team of 6 M.D.s at the moment. 
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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