News - not sure of its good or bad - lol

[Wendybe]

Hiya,

I havent been around because I've had a nasty flare triggered by the physio assessment.  But I had the results of my MRI scan - and 2 of my vertebra are twisted, and I have over-growths of bone, which are compressing my nerve.  That is why I cant move my leg, and why I have such severe pain, and why my leg goes numb when I walk, and why I am having problems with my bladder.  The spinal problem is making my FM worse and the FM is exaccerbating the spinal problem by the sound of things. Phew !!

So in one way, its a good thing, but the only way to resolve the problem and so I dont go on to develop other problems like incontinence and deep vein thrombosis is to have surgery

But the physiotherapist wont even do any physio because it might make it worse. i am not to bend, and she's looking into getting me a wheelchair because I am rapidly becoming housebound. I can still drive, just not go anywhere once I get there.  .

But - due to a not too good experience with another painkiller last week, both the GP and the pain clinic doc have agreed that tramadol is as strong as I can tolerate, but I tell you, when its like it has been this last couple of weeks, tramadol is like taking fresh air.  I have a tens machine now tho, which helps a teeny bit, but more as a distraction, I think, than actual relief.

So, not too good news to start the new forum with, but at least I know now what's been causing these additional problems and I can  to that stupid neurologist

[Wendy]

Oh Poor you Wendy, Its a right bugger isn't it, I hope you have a speedy recovery, keep positive lovey that's a big help

[Joo]

 Sorry to hear you've been having so many pain issues Wendy but I'm glad you finally have answers. Hope you can get sorted with the pain relief and try to rest and relax as much as possible. Talking distraction, how about a new hobby maybe to take your mind off things? I know I like to draw now when I have a few issues going on, it really helps me to concentrate on something other than what my bodys up to!!!

Best of luck,

Joo x

[Buffy Boo]

I am sorry that it's not been good news but at least you know what the problem is and the possible routes to recovery.
Before you have surgery though check to see what the surgeons results have been like, the last thing you want is to be opened up by somone who has high infection rates. Make sure that you know what all the alternatives are even the whackier ones... you never know what might help.
Joo is right about trying to find something of interest to distract you from the pain. It helps even if only for a short while.
Keep your chin up kid. Being sad can draw you down. Think of all the things you can do....... don't focus on your limitations, try inventing things to overcome them. I've found that it helps me when I'm brought down by stuff.
Hugs