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[smoochy]

CT scan results weren't good. Lots of bad things going on from L1 on down. Also something that couldn't be identified but needs further evaluation, according to the radiologist. He recommended an MRI which is now scheduled. My doc has referred me to a spinal surgeon. 

Still on the tramadol for pain. 

Sure hoping I won't need surgery, as the risks would be high. Given my age and comorbidities. But one step at a time, we'll see what the MRI shows. 

My social life-my retirement activities-now center around medical appointments. 🤪

Hey! Glad to be upright and taking nourishment as mom used to say, lol

[willowbark]

Good luck @smoochy and I am hoping for you that your exam goes well and that you don't need surgery.  Keep us posted. 

[rockygems123]

@smoochy 

From what I remember from your earlier posts you were very active in square dancing was it?

You'd think being active for so long would help us later in life geez getting old is tough

[AuntG]

Sorry to read this @smoochy. I know what you mean about appointments - our calendar is full of them, and we feel pretty good. Still, there are dental and preventative tests scheduled, plus we drive a neighbor to those appointments that require a driver.

[Tinkrbl44]

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@smoochy wrote:

CT scan results weren't good. Lots of bad things going on from L1 on down. Also something that couldn't be identified but needs further evaluation, according to the radiologist. He recommended an MRI which is now scheduled. My doc has referred me to a spinal surgeon. 

Still on the tramadol for pain. 

Sure hoping I won't need surgery, as the risks would be high. Given my age and comorbidities. But one step at a time, we'll see what the MRI shows. 

My social life-my retirement activities-now center around medical appointments. 🤪

Hey! Glad to be upright and taking nourishment as mom used to say, lol

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@smoochy 

Yikes!

About 10 years ago, I had about 5 spinal epidurals over a 3-year time frame.

Some were better than others, but they had a cumulative effect.   

They worked well enough not to require surgery.  

Just fyi.

[Goldengate8361]

@smoochy Goodness! I feel for you! Sure hope your docs can figure out a good solution for you. Yikes!

[Fifi1]

Ouchie!

hope all goes well!

[smoochy]

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@rockygems123 wrote:

@smoochy 

From what I remember from your earlier posts you were very active in square dancing was it?

You'd think being active for so long would help us later in life geez getting old is tough

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no I have never square danced in my life

[smoochy]

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@Tinkrbl44 wrote:

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@smoochy wrote:

CT scan results weren't good. Lots of bad things going on from L1 on down. Also something that couldn't be identified but needs further evaluation, according to the radiologist. He recommended an MRI which is now scheduled. My doc has referred me to a spinal surgeon. 

Still on the tramadol for pain. 

Sure hoping I won't need surgery, as the risks would be high. Given my age and comorbidities. But one step at a time, we'll see what the MRI shows. 

My social life-my retirement activities-now center around medical appointments. 🤪

Hey! Glad to be upright and taking nourishment as mom used to say, lol

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@smoochy 

Yikes!

About 10 years ago, I had about 5 spinal epidurals over a 3-year time frame.

Some were better than others, but they had a cumulative effect.   

They worked well enough not to require surgery.  

Just fyi.

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oh hey that could be a possibility. I may end up in the pain mgmt clinic. Good to know that worked for you. Im glad 😊 but how are you doing now? Do you still have back pain?

[rockygems123]

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@smoochy wrote:

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@rockygems123 wrote:

@smoochy 

From what I remember from your earlier posts you were very active in square dancing was it?

You'd think being active for so long would help us later in life geez getting old is tough

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no I have never square danced in my life

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@smoochy 

Ok sorry my memory failed.  Thought you had a past background in dance.