WormGuy Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 As some of you know I have have back problems for years. I have learned to live with the pain until now. For 43 years I have had back pain mainly on my left side. Now I have pain on my right side. I've been through traction, therapy, surgery, etc. I've worked, played (within limits), and lived the best I could. This new twist has really gotten me down. Some days it's all I can do to function. It's a new place for me to have pain and I don't like it. My doctor recommended aqua therapy and it was okay but I saw no benefits. The pain got too great and I had to stop. I went and had an MRI last week and I'm waiting to go see an neurosurgeon for an evaluation when they call me. I have no doubt they are going to want to do surgery and I'm just not comfortable with that at this time. I can still walk and drive which was something I could not do before I had surgery back in 1987. The point of this post is to let everyone know that there are days when I don't post anything due to what is going on. This means I have to play catch up and I don't like that. Bear with me if you can. I'll keep going until I get to the point it's too painful to sit and type as which point I will let you know. John Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Sorry to hear that your pain has really increased, Wormie! I pray the docs will have God's own wisdom in advising you. MtRider .....gently, don't squish the Worm! Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Oh John, I'm so sorry you are in such constant pain. That really makes me sad to hear. Hopefully the tests will be able to pinpoint the problem and will be able to help. I know surgery is the last thing you want to consider (it would be for me too) but back surgery has come along way. They can do it with a tiny incision and use lasers, assuming that is an option in your specific case. Do not worry about posting the recalls. We all really rely on them BUT your health and comfort must come first. You are valued here for more than the information you give us! Sending you healing and gentle Edited because my smilies didn't show up. Edited November 8, 2016 by Jeepers Quote Link to comment
Daylily Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I'm sorry! My DH has chronic back and shoulder pain. I hope you will get good answers and help. I will be praying for you. Quote Link to comment
snapshotmiki Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I'm so sorry, Wormie! I hope you will get some relief soon and be able to play a little again! Quote Link to comment
The WE2's Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 There's absolutely nothing harder to deal with than back pain. May God guide you to His solution and keep you in the palm of His hand... Quote Link to comment
ArmyOfFive4God Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 My friend- Quote Link to comment
WormGuy Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Thanks for the prayers,they are welcomed. And now for more news... I went to my urologist yesterday & he informed me I have blood in my urine. He said he could be a stone that is up high, a bladder tumor, or the cancer is back. I go the first of December for ultrasound and test. I'm wondering if this is what is causing my back pain. John Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Very likely related, Wormie. Glad you went to see someone! MtRider Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Could very well be related. I know urinary tract issues can cause back pain. I'm sorry to hear you've had cancer in the past. Prayers continue your way. Quote Link to comment
sassenach Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 You are in my prayers , Wormie. Quote Link to comment
Momo Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hopefully you will get this easily resolved! Kidney problems often cause back pain. DH will vouch for that. Quote Link to comment
WormGuy Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Thanks for the prayers! I have not heard from the neurosurgeon that I was to be referred to so I called my doctor's office. I was told no one told anyone about the referral. So they said they would call & then call me back which they did. Now I have to wait 89 more days to see this person. I was told the date could change & I would be notified if it does. And some people wonder why folks don't like the health care in this country. John Quote Link to comment
Annarchy Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Indeed Wormie. They took 2 months to schedule my DH's cortezone shot. We waited and took it on ourselves to get it done 2 weeks before. Grrrrrrrr..... Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 That's terrible. Three months is unacceptable. I can remember when we thought three weeks to see a doctor was outrageous. Looks like we are all suffering the effects of socialized medicine. Hope there is a cancellation so you can get in sooner! Quote Link to comment
Mt_Rider Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 MtRider ((((((Wormie)))) Quote Link to comment
mommato3boys Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 You 're in our prayers Quote Link to comment
WormGuy Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 I got a call from my doctor and he said the MRI shows two pinched nerves and the disc are pretty much shot. He apologized for me having to wait until February 15, 2017 to be able to see a neurosurgeon. So, I'm on steroids for 10 days to help reduce swelling and more pain meds. Me thinks this is going to be a long road, and one I really don't want to go down. Thanks you all for the prayers and well wishes. :womie2: John Quote Link to comment
Jeepers Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Steroids = double edged sword. Nasty stuff but a Godsend when you need them. My DIL has to take them for her arthritis. Sorry she has to take them but I've seen her when she is off of them. She can barely move around without pain. *On steroids she can move around as well as I do and without the pain. I sure hope they help you too! *Not that I move around all that great. Quote Link to comment
Daylily Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 89 day wait is terrible! Praying you'll get in sooner. Quote Link to comment
WormGuy Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 No blood in my urine, no kidney stones, no bladder tumor found today. God is good! John Quote Link to comment
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