Things going very wrong after Dynesys

[LC in UK]

Spinal probe is a tiny camera into the spine through an incision in the lumbar area whilst you are sedated but not fully "out".
They can also deliver anti-inflammatories or steroids at the same time apparently and the whole thing is also done with some kind of radiological guidance.
Had this procedure done twice before prior to surgery so surgeon has a very good idea of whats going on.

[mmglobal]

I started a topic for epiduroscopy

http://www.ispine.org/forum/showthre...=2262#post2262

They can also do RACZ procedures along with this in an effort to detach adhesions from the nerves.

Mark

[LC in UK]

Finally have an appointment with a neurologist on August 21st and am in the process of purchasing a copy CD of the NHS radiological images taken of my neck and lower spine on July 23rd to take with me.
Shall make enquiries at the hospital tomorrow to see if I can have an MRI scan of my upper spine prior to the appointment, don't know if that has to be authorised by the consultant first though.
Realised I have a "hospital plan" that covers me up to a certain amount thank goodness, so at least investigations can start quicker than they would with the NHS. Have got a lot more worried about my situation since I saw my neck X-rays last week and hearing the registrar (different one!) say they were "not good".
Watch this space.....!!

[fireyangel76]

Hi Lynette,
I do hope you are able to get an MRI.
My dynesys finally feels as if I am now better comparitively speaking since before surgery. It is hard when you look at it day by day because when you are having pain everything feels like a failure. If I look at it over the past 7 months I am much better than before surgery. I can walk on treadmill 30 min with my brace on. Even better I can now GO SHOPPING!!!!Small trips buy hey I can go! I think I am feeling better all the time.
But all silver linings must have a cloud...while my back gets better the reat of my body is giving up on me. I have a problem at c7 and a tendonitis left shoulder that sends pain and numbness to my hand...just what I need. My health insurance is going to $10 me to death....every time I say boo they want $10. That doesn't sound like much but we already pay a hefty monthly premium.
I am trying not to follow in your foot steps but which each Dr. or physio visit I seem to sound more and more like I am.
I hope all goes well at your neuro appt. Keep us up to date!

[LC in UK]

Hi Betsy
So pleased to hear that you're seeing improvements at long last!! Well done!
Hopefully your upper spine problems won't hang around too long?
How nice to go shopping.....we women cannot survive without a little "retail therapy"! I still manage a little of that albeit with my gallop slowed down a little - I can still spot a bargain!
Incidentally I found an interseting website that talks about a link between Cervical Stenosis and Fibromyalgia. Think I put Cervical Stenosis and MRI scan into Google and up it came. If you get a chance try and read it.
Take care, speak soon
Lynette

[fireyangel76]

Well as I said the rest of my body seems to be going to pot. I went to the rhuematologist and he diagnosed me with fibromyalgia. I will have to investigate the connection to fibro and cervical stenosis now that my neck seems to be joining in with the rest of my aches and pains. Still not convinced I need a fusion at L5-S1 so I am putting that on the back burner for now.
It seems that medicine now a days wants to disect you and only work on one thing. Every time I go to a new DR. I get another diagnosis. I wonder if they take math classes in med school because I am not finding any that can add 2+2! I am sure all these things are connected somehow. I can't believe I can go from a perfectly healthy person with some back pain to falling a part at the seems. I guess like someone once said if all you have is a hammer every thing looks like a nail.
Take care and go shopping!

[dshobbies]

Hi Betsy,

I don't know how old you are but when I turned 50, things started going south, and I'm not just talking about my boobs. Men, you have your own southern exposure so don't laugh just because bras need to be made in 'long'.

I've had a bad back all my life. Now, I've got knee problems and quite bad tendonitis that seems to spread? Menapause brought on anemia and bone density issues. When I turned 40, I took no daily prescriptions. I soon developed (now severe) asthma. My thyroid quit working. I developed high blood pressure and a myriad of other ailments to the point, not including those prescriptions associated with my nerve damage, I now take 8 prescription drugs daily. I'm not complaining, it does no good and I find my friends are no different. Our bodies simply fall apart at some time, some of us, sooner and some later.

My own mother couldn't understand how I needed so many prescriptions where she took none, until about 2 years ago. She has now surpassed me. For her, it was later.

Different ailments require different intervention. I used to be resentful of all the medications I must take but then realized I should be grateful that there is something out there that can help me. Not so long ago, we either suffered of died. I am very upset with some side effects that interfere with life and am currently trying accupuncture as an alternative medicine. Time will tell but this is what it is.

By the way, when I heed my own advice, I do much better!

Good luck to you, Dale

[fireyangel76]

Hi Dale,
I am about to turn 49....ouch! Menopause seems so easy in relationship to all my other aches and pains. I have I think two good knees and two good feet. That in itself is surprising after being on my feet for years as a nurse. I get weird aches and pains that move about my body, that maybe the reason for the fibro dianosis. My left shoulder and arm down to my hand is causing me a great deal of pain. PT says its in my neck...Just lovely....I'm thinking of a full body mri/scan....just to save me a few trips. I am only taking 4 Rx's right now so you have made me feel better. I just hate taking meds but as you have pointed out, it is better to take them and feel better than to have nothing at all. I am such a whimp with meds though. I can't even drink alcohol because it causes total body rejection. Too bad cuz if I had a good drunk here and there maybe I would feel better or not care for a bit!
Well if I couldn't laugh at myself I would go insane....that I am sure would be another rx and another weekly appt.
As for my boobs..they went south a while back. Now the Stomach blocks the view to myt feet which is what my boobs used to do!
I have one goal...get my back better so I can stay bent over long enough after a tummy tuck! Then its on to the breat lift and face lift!
Oh who am I kidding I can't even afford botox unless I get well enough to work!