Got the crap scared out of me today

[Gramps]

About a month ago my back went south (again) so the other day I went to the spine doc to see about another epidural. Problem...........this is the first time both of my legs were bad, last time it was only the left. A few times in the past couple of weeks the right leg collapsed with major pain. On top of this my hands have been going numb. Seeing as though I can't do a MRI the doc ordered two CT scans, regular CT on the neck and a myelogram on the lumbar spine. The myelogram is a CT with a contrast injected into the spinal column. The radiologist wanted 10 ml of dye injected, when he got to 3 ml the shit hit the fan............the space was too small and the nerves going to the right leg had a BUNCH of pressure from 2 lbs of shit in a 1 lb bag.....................long story short the pain was so bad I could not walk or stand for 2 hours. Finally I can stand and walk but that scared the crap out of me. TEST results tomorrow

 

[rmarion]

and TEST results are; OLD AGE!!

JK, I'm in same boat... my back is acting up also...

let Magnesium be our FRIEND..

Go LUCK!!

F!! I just turned 65 last month... check engine light has come on

 

[Gramps]

and TEST results are; OLD AGE!!

JK, I'm in same boat... my back is acting up also...

let Magnesium be our FRIEND..

Go LUCK!!

F!! I just turned 65 last month... check engine light has come on

65??????? another damn kid

 

[Xring01]

As you guys know, I was in the Navy, but one of my Army buddy’s had major major back problems…

All he had to do was stop doing one thing in life, and all his back problems went away….

He told me, that when he stopped trying to suck his own dick… he healed up pretty quickly..
Just saying, something yall should think about.

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA…

 

[MOUZER]

Damn gramps I've had 9 epidurals on my lower back I have 2 herniated disc and 2 ruptured disc from 15 yrs a ago I refuse surgery...a sneeze could paralyze me ...I lived on Norco pain killers and 800 mg Motrin a day for 11 yrs quit Norco but take 800 mg Motrin at bed time scary stuff

 

[Gramps]

Damn gramps I've had 9 epidurals on my lower back I have 2 herniated disc and 2 ruptured disc from 15 yrs a ago I refuse surgery...a sneeze could paralyze me ...I lived on Norco pain killers and 800 mg Motrin a day for 11 yrs quit Norco but take 800 mg Motrin at bed time scary stuff

after 12 knee surgeries I can't do Norco at all..............800 mg of mortin 3 times a day helps a little. when it gets bad i go for the soma and dilated bit latley those are not helping

 

[MOUZER]

I have a Jacuzzi tub I take 800 mg Motrin and get in the tub about 8 pm it helps some

 

[rivermobster]

Did anyone give you PT or stretches, that you're supposed to be doing every day???

If I don't do mine, my legs will ache BAD.

If I stay on top of my exercise program, I'm pretty much pain free.

I've been in pain so bad, I could hardly breathe.

 

[jetboatperformance]

Those epis only work for me till the next day , Met a awesome back surgeon (after I resurrected his sunk jet boat) Hope he's gonna fix me up down the road , cant stand the opiates I take two Aleve and Two Tylenol and Lidocaine roll on several times a day

 

[DILLIGAF]

As you guys know, I was in the Navy, but one of my Army buddy’s had major major back problems…

All he had to do was stop doing one thing in life, and all his back problems went away….

He told me, that when he stopped trying to suck his own dick… he healed up pretty quickly..
Just saying, something yall should think about.

HAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA…

Haha. FFS

 

[X Hoser]

and TEST results are; OLD AGE!!

JK, I'm in same boat... my back is acting up also...

let Magnesium be our FRIEND..

Go LUCK!!

F!! I just turned 65 last month... check engine light has come on

Yep, every time I go to the doctor with a complaint I get the standard response, “T.M.B.” Too Many Birthdays!

 

[rmarion]

there's a handful of OLDGUYS with back issues, posting in Gramps thread...

how many of us are over weight???

I'm 20lbs over weight.... IMO if I dropped those ugly lbs... I bet my personal back issues my resolve magically...

IMO

 

[JFMFG]

My wife is looking into having the stem cell injections in her back. We know someone who did it and it virtually took all pain away.

 

[GRADS]

and TEST results are; OLD AGE!!

JK, I'm in same boat... my back is acting up also...

let Magnesium be our FRIEND..

Go LUCK!!

F!! I just turned 65 last month... check engine light has come on

Have you noticed that Magnesium helps? What exact kind of magnesium because I know there are a few.

 

[HBCraig]

About a month ago my back went south (again) so the other day I went to the spine doc to see about another epidural. Problem...........this is the first time both of my legs were bad, last time it was only the left. A few times in the past couple of weeks the right leg collapsed with major pain. On top of this my hands have been going numb. Seeing as though I can't do a MRI the doc ordered two CT scans, regular CT on the neck and a myelogram on the lumbar spine. The myelogram is a CT with a contrast injected into the spinal column. The radiologist wanted 10 ml of dye injected, when he got to 3 ml the shit hit the fan............the space was too small and the nerves going to the right leg had a BUNCH of pressure from 2 lbs of shit in a 1 lb bag.....................long story short the pain was so bad I could not walk or stand for 2 hours. Finally I can stand and walk but that scared the crap out of me. TEST results tomorrow

I am.kicking the idea around of an epidural
Has this worked for you in the past?
When i have a bad back day I have shooting pain down my left leg. But, a needle next to my nerve freaks me out

Also, why can't you do an MRI?

 

[rmarion]

Have you noticed that Magnesium helps? What exact kind of magnesium because I know there are a few.

Son in Law was laid up with sciatica pain... he took 1000mg, 3x a day... until he could get out of bed.(3weeks laid up)... now takes 400 mg a day... as preventative

 

[RichL]

I was fortunate to be referred to a specialist in Pittsburgh, PA. Specializes in minimally invasive brain and spine surgery. The process has taken several steps over a period of time but had I not taken the journey it's quite possible I wouldn't be walking let alone still able to boat "in season".

 

[Gramps]

I am.kicking the idea around of an epidural
Has this worked for you in the past?
When i have a bad back day I have shooting pain down my left leg. But, a needle next to my nerve freaks me out

Also, why can't you do an MRI?

I think I had 5 of them....left leg. The epidural was nothing, no pain just a slight feeling of the injection. MRI and PTSD/ claustrophobia don't mix well

 

[Icky]

Following, I suppose to get an epidural in my neck next Thursday. I've had nerve pain for a year now

 

[dave29]

I think I had 5 of them....left leg. The epidural was nothing, no pain just a slight feeling of the injection. MRI and PTSD/ claustrophobia don't mix well

Every quarter I have MRI's. Cancer. Chest, abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast. 2.5 hours n the tube. I'm claustrophobic. The only way I get through it is with Lorazepam.
I keep asking my docs if we can split the session into 2 sessions. One week MRI with contrast, the next week without contrast. 75 minutes is a lot better than 150 min in one shot. They keep skirting the issue.

 

[Gramps]

Every quarter I have MRI's. Cancer. Chest, abdomen and pelvis with and without contrast. 2.5 hours n the tube. I'm claustrophobic. The only way I get through it is with Lorazepam.
I keep asking my docs if we can split the session into 2 sessions. One week MRI with contrast, the next week without contrast. 75 minutes is a lot better than 150 min in one shot. They keep skirting the issue.

damn that's a long time in the tube. Last time I tried a MRI it was 10mg of valium and I only lasted about 3 minutes

 

[rrrr]

The imaging facility I use has an MRI machine with a larger opening. It's much easier to deal with the confinement willies.

I sympathize with @Gramps and the others that have physical issues. Every day is a struggle, and it ain't getting better.

 

[Gramps]

The imaging facility I use has an MRI machine with a larger opening. It's much easier to deal with the confinement willies.

I sympathize with @Gramps and the others that have physical issues. Every day is a struggle, and it ain't getting better.

there is one MRI in southern uturd that is "open".........but it's only open on the sides. the patient gets sandwiched top to bottom

 

[DLC]

This is kinda crazy…

I have back pain and the extended run fuel tank for the sex machine ( AKA - beer Belly ! )

I tried an Inversion table for 10-15 minutes
and
I felt great lasted about 2 -2.5 days ! Normally really stiff getting out of bed / have to move around, warm up before I put my shoes on.

Now I own 2 tables ! Only $125 each Amazon. Yes they are still in the box and some assembly required…
LoL

Hope you all get some relief !
Really Sucks not feeling well

@Gramps
MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

 

[BabyRay]

Yep, every time I go to the doctor with a complaint I get the standard response, “T.M.B.” Too Many Birthdays!

I get that type of response from doctors regularly, and it pisses me off. Just because I’m old doesn’t mean I have to give up!

 

[lakemadness]

I herniated a disc at C6 in my neck a few weeks ago. Pain down my right shoulder, numb thumb, no sleep. Yesterday, I had a steroid injected into the C6 area. Went in the front side of my neck with the needle. Hoping the pain and symptoms go away in the coming days. Back and neck pain is a real pain.

 

[toto]

About a month ago my back went south (again) so the other day I went to the spine doc to see about another epidural. Problem...........this is the first time both of my legs were bad, last time it was only the left. A few times in the past couple of weeks the right leg collapsed with major pain. On top of this my hands have been going numb. Seeing as though I can't do a MRI the doc ordered two CT scans, regular CT on the neck and a myelogram on the lumbar spine. The myelogram is a CT with a contrast injected into the spinal column. The radiologist wanted 10 ml of dye injected, when he got to 3 ml the shit hit the fan............the space was too small and the nerves going to the right leg had a BUNCH of pressure from 2 lbs of shit in a 1 lb bag.....................long story short the pain was so bad I could not walk or stand for 2 hours. Finally I can stand and walk but that scared the crap out of me. TEST results tomorrow

I just had back surgery this time last year and just my luck I am the 1 in 2 Million that has a problem and it didn't go that good. Long story short I have had 2 Myelograms and that shit is no joke. Good luck with your back

 

[Gramps]

This Wednesday they are doing a transforaminal epidural............going into the spine through the side opening with a lesser amount of a different type of med. They say I must be sedated for this one....................