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Post by Noelle on Sept 11, 2012 3:22:55 GMT -5
So i told you guys previously that i've had pain in my neck and upper back for about a year now. Well, in june i had an MRI done and it showed a disc herniation in my neck putting pressure on the spinal cord. So after seeing the neurosurgeon, i was referred to get neck injections but first i had a consultation and now on wednesday im finally going to get a neck injection. I really do hope it helps but im still kinda nervous. The sound of surgery sounds way more scary though!
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Post by midmiscrapper on Sept 11, 2012 7:45:12 GMT -5
Good luck! Hope the injections alleviate the discomfort for you!
Pam
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Post by joselle on Sept 11, 2012 7:56:54 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2012 9:10:13 GMT -5
Noelle, I've had an injection in my knee for a torn ligament, and while I didn't exactly look forward to the injection (I'm not a big fan of shots of any kind  ), it made a HUGE amount of difference! I hope this injection will help you!  |
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Post by 1whoscraps on Sept 11, 2012 10:09:25 GMT -5
Good Luck and hopefully this works for you, sounds like possibly sterioid injections. I know my mom had one done for her back and really helped her a lot.
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Post by yankeegirl on Sept 11, 2012 11:35:06 GMT -5
Hoping the injections will relieve your pain, Noelle! I had a herniated disc (but lower back) and after a dose of heavy steroids orally, I saw an anesthesiologist who injected steroids into my lower back. It did take three injections (one a month) to alleviate the pain, but once they kicked in it was like a miracle. Hoping the same results for you! Let us know how you feel!  |
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Post by Susan on Sept 11, 2012 11:44:43 GMT -5
Noelle keep us posted! Hopefully it will bring you great relief from your pain! Pain is no way to live...any shot that can remove it from your life is worth it in my book. GOood luck!!!  |
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Post by Noelle on Sept 13, 2012 0:19:14 GMT -5
It went fine, aside from breaking out in a sweat and my blood sugar level dropping because I hadn't been able to eat 4 hours prior to surgery. It could take up to 3 days before I notice any difference in pain level though.
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Post by tristanznina on Sept 13, 2012 0:22:13 GMT -5
Take care, hope you have some relief
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Post by scrappykaren on Sept 13, 2012 21:37:50 GMT -5
Glad to hear your injection went well! I sure hope it gives you the pain relief you are looking for!
Karen
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Post by yankeegirl on Sept 14, 2012 11:32:05 GMT -5
Oh, great....hope you have relief from your pain!!!
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Post by Cat on Sept 14, 2012 12:50:00 GMT -5
Noelle, I hope the injections help with your pain. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Cat |
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Post by Noelle on Sept 19, 2012 16:02:10 GMT -5
Well, I haven't had any miracles happen since the injection with my pain, so I'm thinking it may take a few injections to notice any difference. I'm crossing my fingers because I don't want surgery  |
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Post by yankeegirl on Sept 24, 2012 21:15:31 GMT -5
I needed 3 injections (one a month) before I got relief, Noelle, coupled with Physical Therapy. Sending good vibes your way that you soon find relief!
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Post by Noelle on Oct 1, 2012 14:31:21 GMT -5
Well I had my follow up and she said I'm probably going to need surgery since I had no relief. They told me that the space between the spinal cord and bulging disc was so narrow and rated as severe. Most cases that injections help are mild or moderate so I'm thinking they didn't catch it in time :/. Now I'm scared the thought of surgery and removal of the disc creeps me out! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 1, 2012 17:41:19 GMT -5
Well, Noelle...that sure doesn't sound like a walk in the park. However, I have a friend who had a disk removed, and it wasn't nearly as awful as she thought it would be...and she felt better almost immediately! Good thoughts and prayers are on their way! |
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Post by Noelle on Oct 2, 2012 1:30:53 GMT -5
I know the doctor is a really good one but I'm still scared about it
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Post by Susan on Oct 2, 2012 9:46:27 GMT -5
has surgery been scheduled yet??? Focus on the "after" and not the process - the thought of feeling better must sound so good!!! You have a good doc and you're young - keep us posted!!! |
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Post by 1whoscraps on Oct 2, 2012 10:16:16 GMT -5
Yeah surgery is always scary but think of all the pain relief you are going to get..you just need to remember that. Let us know when you go in and we'll say some prayers for you. |
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Post by Noelle on Oct 3, 2012 14:08:38 GMT -5
It hasn't been scheduled yet, I won't know when until the 17th when I meet with the neurosurgeon again.
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Post by yankeegirl on Oct 6, 2012 10:46:59 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that your injection didn't relieve your pain, Noelle. And it is normal to be fearful of surgery.....most everyone is......but I agree with the comment to focus your energy on what the surgery should do: improve your life with pain relief! Pain can really wear you down. Sending some prayers that you can relax until it's scheduled. Let us know when you are going in for it!
Hugs!
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Post by Noelle on Oct 29, 2012 19:02:05 GMT -5
Just wanted to give an update, my surgery is scheduled for November 12. I won't be able to do much physical activity for 2 weeks and work for at least 4 weeks, but everyone's recovery is different. I should be pretty good by christmas though  |
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Post by actos on Oct 29, 2012 20:48:59 GMT -5
Praying for you Noelle. Listen to the doctors. Take it easy.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2012 22:14:47 GMT -5
Good thoughts and prayers are being sent your way...take Deborah/actos advice and treat yourself well! |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2012 0:58:23 GMT -5
Just wanted to give an update, my surgery is scheduled for November 12. ... Send some good thoughts and prayers for Noelle tomorrow! |
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Post by Susan on Nov 13, 2012 18:28:16 GMT -5
good thoughts coming your way Noelle - hope you'll be feeling back to your old pain-free self very VERY soon! |
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Post by Noelle on Nov 13, 2012 23:16:14 GMT -5
I'm feeling alot better,most of the pain right now is from the operation. Just a sore throat and hard to sit up straight by myself. I'm doing good though |
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Post by crazy4pink on Nov 14, 2012 1:53:02 GMT -5
I am glad to hear that everything is going well. I hope you will have a full recovery and be pain free. |
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Post by 1whoscraps on Nov 14, 2012 11:21:22 GMT -5
Glad to hear you are doing well, and I am sure having less pain was worth it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2012 12:02:35 GMT -5
Noelle, I was so happy to see that you were already feeling well enough to post here! Hopefully, the pain from the surgery will go away soon (I personally love Advil or once in a while a bit of Vicodin), and you'll feel like turning cartwheels...we'd love to see pictures when that happens! Take good care, and do what the doctor tells you to do! |
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