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09-13-2013, 10:19 AM
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That's the thing—it won't happen today. He'll poke & prod a few things, ask me some questions, put me through some contortions, then tell me he can't tell me anything until after he sees the imaging, which with scheduling the next appt. will likely be a couple more weeks out. yipee (NOT).
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09-13-2013, 03:19 PM
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It DID happen today! He poked & proded a few things, asked me some questions, put me through some contortions, then told me he can't tell me anything until after he sees the imaging, BUT THEN... he sent me down the hall for the imaging! ...after which they sent me back to the exam room, he went over them with me comparing them to the imaging from 6 years ago, and then he told me EXACTLY what I thought he would... Some things have gotten worse, and some things have gotten better, but there's still nothing he can do for me.
Basically I'm inoperable because the arthritis is too severe, and my spine would likely weaken and fall apart above & below wherever it was stabilized, and I'd likely be stuck with FBS. OMG!!!  Big surprise (again, NOT!) I'm so happy I could just ____.  [/END OF VENTING]  Doc __________________ Dr. Zachary Smith Oh, the pain... THE PAIN... Dr. Smith is NOT a medical doctor. He was a character from LOST IN SPACE. All opinions expressed are my own. For medical advice/opinion, consult your doctor. |
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09-13-2013, 05:09 PM
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Sorry the arthritis is bad. My son said they haven't made much progress medically speaking for it for 50 years. Got that same news on Tuesday. Trying Mobic, this past week. Can't tell anything different yet. I am hoping.....
Have you tried this medication? take care Doc. wish all the lousy diseases we hear about on NT would just magically go away. Have a good night and less pain. ginnie 
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09-13-2013, 05:56 PM
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Yes, Ginnie, Thanks. I have a scrip for meloxicam/Mobic. It's the only NSAID I can tolerate. Sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn't. It seems to work better for me when used occasionally rather than daily. YMMV.
The weather (and barometric pressure) here have been on a rollercoaster ride this week, which obviously isn't helping matters any. Doc
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