CT Guided Costovertebral Nerve Ablations

[cherylstewart67]

As you can see from my sig, I have recently had this done. They usually won't do more than one level at a time, something about sever dizziness. It helped the left side, the right side not so much. It feels like a ligament pulling in between the joint somewhere. I may look at having it repeated just to see if purhaps they missed the spot. It's only early Feb and I have alreayd met my deductible. I did however manage to go one year without having anymore surgery!

[mmglobal]

Friday is certainly a 'turn the corner' day. Not only did I wake up NOT groaning and reaching for my meds, but I didn't take any breakthrough (1/2 Norco) until 2pm. I'm normally taking that very early and usually take 3 or 3 halves each day.

I FORGOT my 3pm dose of oxy until almost 6pm... that is always a great sign when you can forget to take your meds.

Lauren and I toured the old church this morning and spent all afternoon in Rembrandt's house. This museum is a must-see here in Amsterdam. We hope to see the Van Gogh museum tonight. It's open till 10pm.

I should note that even before the t-spine pain started, the museum stroll was very difficult for me. The remnants of my lumbar problems make standing still or slow-strolling very painful. I'm pleased with my tolerance so far. We've seen a lot on this trip! I wish I had more time and energy to process the pictures for posting here.

Mark

[dshobbies]

I'm waiting for the post 'forgot to take any meds all day...' Until then I guess forgetting for hours will have to do.

[jsewell]

Motor Vehicle Accident i guess this is my brain on drugs that i could not figure that one out.
I am charting what i take and when , only because i was forgetting when i took anything. i love when i look at it and realize i have gone like 12 hours with no pain pills. Of course i am sleeping for about 14 of them!!!! Still nice to not be on a 2 or 4 hour schedule.
I have been taking oxy straight since my hip replacement of june 2008 and for a while have taken 20 mg as a dose. My pm doc never writes the prescription out that way, only for 1 every 4-6 hours. But she kind of gives me just enough, not any left over, maybe this time if i keep sleeping so much. I guess it is bad to write it on a prescription although i would have thought i was not alone in this dose with others much higher.

Cheryl i saw that you had C3-4 done or higher, i forget one second later after reading something. Anyway if my screws are put in higher it would be around the C3 area, i think. What motion did you loose with that ?
thanks everyone
That is some serious touring Mark, How old is Lauren?
judy

[mmglobal]

Lauren is 22 and is my youngest of 3. She finished her undergrad degree in cellular bio at UCSB last year and will take the MCAT soon. Next year, she should be in med school. I am a proud Papa as she is my tour guide. She lover her AP art history and AP European History classes and her retention is amazing. I ask a question about a painting and she not only gives me the history of the painting and artist, but also fills me in on the politics that surrounded the work!

This has been a wonderful trip. (Pictures coming soon!)

Mark

[jsewell]

OK i was wondering if she was the little one in the picture. Makes sense now. Funny i have a 22 year old daughter with excellent retention skills also,.
she has just applied to UCSB among others to finish her undergrad. she has been at community college to save money. She also is hoping to get into medical school!!
judy

[Shebo]

That is great, Mark. I hope for the day that I can forget to take pain meds. You make me want to visit Germany. I would love to visit all of those places. Have fun!