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I just wanted to give everybody an update. I've seen the other doctors and they have finally given me some hope. I will be going for an fusion for my L4-L5 and a laminectomy, sorry for my spelling, for the cyst I have on my back which is pushing against my nerves which has been causing my extreme pain.
The pain doc gave me more pain meds which still doesnt help. Hopefully with the operation some of my pain will go away or at least not be so extreme. I go in the day before Thanksgiving which is kind of a drag but then again the sooner the better I can start feeling alittle bit better. Again thanks for all the input. I will try to keep you inform on how everything goes after my stay in the hospital. Happy Holidays to all.
Love,
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I haven't written lately so I thought I tell you whats going on. In the next few weeks I am finally going to see two more doctors for a second and third opioion on my back. Thanks everybody for telling me about that. I keep going to the pain management doc and they keep uping and changing my meds and none have worked so far. In fact the last time I went there I told them about all my fears and new pains etc and I came out crying. She didnt seem to be listening to me. That's when I really started to find another docs for their opinions. Just has another mri taken and i really don't understand what is in it my they happen to find a synovial cyst at L4-5 which compromises the lateral aspect of the thecal sac and later recess. (?) Not sure what that all means. I guess I have to wait until my appts. Again thanks everybody for the boost even though I have pain, I try doing as much as possible to be a healthier me.
Thanks again,
Love KimView Thread





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