My story....new here...chemically sensitive disc

[treefrog]

Jess, to expand on what Dale said, the bone density test results should just be a few sheets of paper with charts and numbers (at least that's what mine were).

The numbers they are interested in are T-scores (and maybe Z-scores). My problem was determining which T-scores they wanted, because there were a few of them. I would ask Dr. Fenk-Mayer if she wants you to fax them to her before you get there, or if you should just bring the results with you.

I have stuff to do before I leave work, and getting ready for the trip. But I don't want to do a lot of it, especially the work stuff. I just want to be in Germany and have the surgery so that I can know what the result is likely to be. If I could fast forward three weeks, I would.

[dridobits]

Jess, I'm not sure I understood if you were having the bone density test or the facet block. How are you doing? I think by now you have had the test?

Tree, I am so rooting for you and the best possible outcome!!!!

Let us know how things are going for you both.

[jessmith07]

I had the bone density test yesterday. The worst part about it was laying on my back OUCH! That is so painful, even for just a few minutes.

they wouldn't give me a copy of the printout right then, but said they would fax it my doctor Monday or Tuesday. I also had then fax it to my Chiropractor, as I have an excellent relationship with him and I know he'll get me a copy without any flack.

[dridobits]

Jess, glad that is done. I have mine last week and will get the results soon. I am going to see the Ortho surgeon at my HMO to discuss surgery although I do not think I will have them do it. Long story. They did require another xray and more tests and have long question list so I feel I'm starting to make progress.

Hope the banks will help me out. HMO appt. is in three weeks and have appts. in NY with Dr. Bervin in June and another appt. with Dr. Neuwirth in NYC also. More later.

[Keano16]

Dear dribobits, and other members,

I just read your first post (I did not had time to read whole thread).

I am also having a chemically sensitive disc, to be concrete my diagnosis is:
"HIZ (high-intensity zone) in L4/5 and possibly in L1/2".

HIZ are annular or radial tears inside disc.

I cannot stand, sit or lay down in bed for more than 15 minutes. My life is destroyed.

I already had 2 surgeries:
11/2007: Interlaminectomy/Foraminotomy
02/2009: Endoscopic Discectomy

Have you treated your annular tears or you are still waiting?

Regards

[dshobbies]

Hi Keano and welcome to the forum,

Sorry you find it necessary to have found us but now that you did, we're here to help.

Have you ever heard of ADRs? How may doctors have you consulted with and what did they tell you. Please start a new thread and tell us about yourself.

My best, Dale

[Keano16]

I've heard of ADR, but I need to investigate more about it.

I will soon publish our full story.