Mary Beth Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I want you all to know how much I appreciate your prayers. Last night was a rough night. I felt terrible all evening. My brother and his wife stopped by and they were talking about how pale I was...that always makes you feel so much better . Funny thing about these injections...you can take them in a series of 3. When you get the 1st one they are very possitive about the outcome. You get the 2nd they tell you most people don't need a 3rd. You go for the 3rd one they say this may not work for me, but he doesn't think a surgeon will want to do surgery. Hum...what to do next? It seems funny that if my problem is not the disc, that the shot in or around the disc sure stops the pain. Now, that is not to say it won't be back in 2 weeks...but for today the pain is almost completely gone. I am at work today, we will see how long I last. Thank you again for your prayers. Wishing you all a very Blessed Christmas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Merry Christmas to you too Mary Beth, wishing you all the best. Corey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Originally posted by Mary Beth .....they say this may not work for me, but he doesn't think a surgeon will want to do surgery. Hum...what to do next? Oh yikes! Isn't your doctor a surgeon? Perhaps you should ask him to refer to you a specialist. Don't let his "opinion" scare you or deflate your hope. When I broke my foot I had weird feelings about the surgeon I visited (he said odd things) so I went to another surgeon and I found out that this other guy is a flake. Glad I got a referral away from that quack. Please, don't take this guy's word for granted. Take care of yourself, Mary Beth. I hope the best for you. Look at all the options. And if surgery is the best choice, it can be successful. People get back surgery and there is hope for you. Keep looking for a doctor who gives you a positive outlook and positive answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraJ Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hang in there Mary Beth, we need you kicking strong to have some crazy good fun on the forum and when we all finally meet at whatever quilt show you attend. You are appreciated. May you get all the answers you need and find peace in your decision in whatever way you move forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hey Shana, My doctor referred me to the pain clinic at the hospital. He is a specialist, but not a neuro surgeon. He said that he would refer me to a surgeon, but he doesn't think the 2 bulges are sever enough to have surgery. Hopefully, this injection will do the trick and I won't need to worry about it. Today I feel terrible, but I think is the after affects of the sedation meds. I'm drinking lots of water and hoping to feel better by tomorrow. Just taking it easy. Thank you all for your well wishes...I'm sure I will be falling through ceilings very soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg_marsh Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 MB - I do hope the injections work ............. I also hope that if you end up with a surgeon, you find one (neuro or otho) that has done a fellowship in back surgeries. You want only the best. I have had 6 back surgeries - too many - & now I am pain free (just get tweekies sometimes) and med free & back to all my normal activities!!!!! Hang in there!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bekah Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 MB wishing you a speedy and full recovery. Hopefully this will be the end of your pain. Please rest and take care of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Mary Beth, I am praying that you will soon feel like yourself again and that those nasty bulges will just disappear! (I have a few bulges I wish would disappear too.:P:P) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbigailE Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 MB, Praying that you'll be wearing that hula grass skirt very soon with all the fun attached. Thanks for the update, we need you and we need you to be ok. Love, light and laughter, Abigail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I'm glad you feel better for now - and I will pray for you to continue to feel better. Merry Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hoping that the pain stays away! Hoping also that you have a warm and wonderful Christmas. Keep us posted MB--and no antics until you are healed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Mary Beth...praying for you!!! And Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagecl Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Definitely get a second and/or third opinion. Some see things others can not. Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anniquilter Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Mary Beth Hope you're feeling much better soon. Haven't tried Circles on my Circle Lord soon but just wondered - if you're thinking of stitching circles to know where to put the feathers instead of drawing them, could you stitch the circles with soluble thread? Just wondering? Merry Christmas to all my APQS sisters & brothers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Hi MB - I hope that you are right and that your not feeling well is a residual from the drugs yesterday. I'll continue to pray for you that you wisdom as to what to do as a next step. In the mean time, I hope that you have a great Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Originally posted by anniquilter Mary Beth.....you stitch the circles with soluble thread? There you go good thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra Darlington Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 (((HUGS))) Mary Beth. I'm praying for the best outcome for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Originally posted by quiltmonkey Originally posted by anniquilter Mary Beth.....you stitch the circles with soluble thread? There you go good thinking! Ah! Good idea...my drugs must be kicking in because I had to read this twice...the first time I read it like Sylvester the cat...then I realized it was water soluble thread....Ah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nineva Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Mary Beth I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. I am sorry you are not feeling well. Thank God we have drugs and the brains to use them....:) Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Oh Nancy Jo, I know this is going to be a tough time for you. I want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmwife Darlene Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Mary Beth, praying that you will feel better soon and that you will find the answer to your pain and have it resolved. Have a merry christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Hi Mary Beth - if your discs are bulging enough to put pressure on your nerves, they just may require surgery. Not necessarily a fusion, but perhaps a discectomy and foraminotomy to get the disc material off of your nerve routes. I know a bit about this stuff -- not in the neck, but in the lower back for sure. I'm glad you will go to see a specialist. Life is way too short to live it in pain. That part I know a LOT about. I hope you have a pain-free Christmas! Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Oh Mary Beth those shots are not fun to go thru. Because I have the neurostimulator for my low back, I can't have one for the neck as it would be up into the brain. Without the lower one in your back they MAY be able to put one higher for the neck, but I really don't know. You can look them up under MedTronic, Neurostimulator, and get more info there.. I'd really shy away from neck surgery if at all possible. Again I'm not sure, but have heard of those who have it, complaining about stiff necks, and a lot of lost mobility. Prayers for your healing. You can look up orthopedic Dr.s; Pain Management Dr.s; and Neurosurgeons in your area right here on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted December 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Yes, I have just finished with the pain managment doctors. Next will be a neurosurgeon unless this last injection worked. I don't want to have surgery on my neck, and you proabably are right about the loss of mobility. I have had lower back surgery and am extremely limited compared to what I was like before the surgery. However, if I go to neurosurgeons or if they can get me into one here in KC that is suppose to be the best around and he think surgery would help, then I will proabaly do it. When I am in pain, I can't stand to push the little button on my keyless entry for my car, things that small are painful. I'm willing to try surgery if he says I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbi Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Hey Kiddo! Here's to prayers for a pain free 2010... You are the "light" of this chat! Prayers and love - b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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