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Don Carlos
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People with back problems...and q3w docs...

Post by Don Carlos »

Might have to have a disc in the lower part of my back
removed soon due to it possibly being crushed.

I have my xrays and MRI scans next week to find out if i need
to go under the knife as it were.

TNF, i know you have had back and neck problems, how bad
are these ops and how long were you in hospital for?

Should i be really stressed as im am not in the slightest?

Any q3w docs care to have a stab at time scales for me being
a mess for?

Cheers :D
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Post by mik0rs »

I was told they have to cut you in half to slide the vertebra of much like you would with beads on a necklace. The risky part is tying a knot in your spinal cord to stick you back together again ;)

You'll be fine :D
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Post by andyman »

lol...did freakaloin 'crushed' your lower back?

gl with it. you will heal up
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Post by DRuM »

You'll be fine DC, nothing to stress about.






































































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Post by plained »

well dc i read "might" and "possibly" .

hope it works out best case yo
it is about time!
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Post by tnf »

DC - what have the docs said about the operation? Would they be doing a fusion with the disc removal?
Are you experiencing a lot of pain down the legs and whatnot?
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Post by losCHUNK »

get a 2nd opinion n all

my mum very nearly had spine fusion when in actual fact, she didnt need it :ninja:
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Post by losCHUNK »

and a crushed disc at 21 ? doubt it dude
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Post by Freakaloin »

2nd or 3rd when it cums to ur back...seriously...
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Post by tnf »

losCHUNK wrote:and a crushed disc at 21 ? doubt it dude
Don't doubt it. It can happen. My friend's wife is 26 and just got diagnosed with 2 crushed discs.
The MRI is scheduled so the diagnosis won't be all speculation once he gets that.
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Post by Don Carlos »

tnf wrote:DC - what have the docs said about the operation? Would they be doing a fusion with the disc removal?
Are you experiencing a lot of pain down the legs and whatnot?
If by a fusion you mean just not having a disc they have said
that is one possibility. Another is them putting some sort of
"fake" disc in my back?

Now, im hoping for the best here and wondering if i just have some
mild nerve damage. And yes i do get bad pains in both legs.
More so the right leg tho...
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Post by Don Carlos »

Geebs? Saturn?

Had my xray and they refered me straight back to my GP...? Didnt tell me a thing about it...
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Post by tnf »

you had an xray or an mri? you need the mri to really diagnose a disc problem.
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Post by Don Carlos »

yeh i had the xray to see if any part of my spine is wonky or just plain broken!!
Got an MRI when i come back off holiday!
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Post by Freakaloin »

my back hurts!
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Post by Don Carlos »

Freakaloin wrote:my back hurts!
dishes too heavy?
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Post by Captain »

He's hauling too much shit on his back.


Anyways, DC take care of that back. Are you still going skiing?
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Post by Don Carlos »

Yes of course ;)
And i might try snowboarding if the rates are good...? :D
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Post by Captain »

Snowboarding will definitely fun if there are half-pipes and stunt parks there :icon26:
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Post by Don Carlos »

Captain Mazda wrote:Snowboarding will definitely fun if there are half-pipes and stunt parks there :icon26:
im an utter noive mate, i found it really difficult last time i tried it :icon30:
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Post by Captain »

Heh, if you're looking for more fun and less wipe-outs, definitely try skiing :icon26:
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