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Offline CG6468

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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #75 on: August 24, 2011, 02:23:06 PM »
Quote from: Gina on August 24, 2011, 02:20:05 PM
I knew ya'll were close but not that close  :naughty:

So how close do ya need?  :lol: :-*  :lmao:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #76 on: August 24, 2011, 03:29:06 PM »
Only had one MRI....it was on my head & neck. They packed foam rubber around my head to keep me from moving it, strapped me down, and laid a heavy protective mat over me from shoulders to knees.

Yes, I did tell them I was claustrophobic.

They got me half way in before me screaming at them to get me out finally made them bring me back out.

Shot me up with valium and sent me back in.

I didn't give a flip I was so stoned.  :stoner:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #77 on: August 24, 2011, 04:19:17 PM »
They are calling to see if I can get the MRI now because apparently iuds heat up during the procedue
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #78 on: August 24, 2011, 05:45:32 PM »
Quote from: Gina on August 24, 2011, 01:50:49 PM
I am terrified of back surgery.  I don't know why.  I have had 3 c/s's and those are walks in the park but back surgery seems sooooo serious. 

I can identify! Only two c-sections, and now two back surgeries. So much depends on what your diagnosis is as to whether this is something that can be handled non-invasively via meds, 10s unit, or PT or if surgery is necessary. For me, I began having neuropathy (sp?) in my right leg and it became a question of whether or not I wanted to continue walking. Unfortunately, the first surgery was not successful, as the disc re-ruptured.

I wish you the best of luck! If you are not totally comfortable with the surgeon they send you to, don't be at all shy of asking for a second opinion. Better to feel safe
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #79 on: August 24, 2011, 06:26:47 PM »
had the mri done and got the disc but I can't tell shit from shinolah what is going on.........apparently I am not a liberal since they saw a spine!   :rimshot:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #80 on: August 24, 2011, 06:47:12 PM »
Quote from: Gina on August 24, 2011, 04:19:17 PM
They are calling to see if I can get the MRI now because apparently iuds heat up during the procedue

When they did my skull MRI they had to check my eyes for metal  (I had been a machinist). 
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #81 on: August 24, 2011, 07:26:20 PM »
Quote from: Gina on August 24, 2011, 02:20:05 PM
I knew ya'll were close but not that close  :naughty:

Well, we don't swap spit, if that means anything...... :-)
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #82 on: August 24, 2011, 11:34:16 PM »
Quote from: Gina on August 24, 2011, 02:20:05 PM
I knew ya'll were close but not that close  :naughty:

First of all, it's "y'all". Secondly, as Eupher stated, we aren't THAT close. However, he and the others have met me.
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #83 on: August 25, 2011, 05:05:22 AM »
Quote from: Thor on August 24, 2011, 11:34:16 PM
First of all, it's "y'all". Secondly, as Eupher stated, we aren't THAT close. However, he and the others have met me.

not whar I iz frum :bird:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #84 on: August 25, 2011, 07:06:00 AM »
who knows how to look at a mri?

I want to send my pics to you via email and tell me if you see anything
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #85 on: August 25, 2011, 07:49:19 AM »
Quote from: Gina on August 25, 2011, 05:05:22 AM
not whar I iz frum :bird:

Of course,  :thatsright:  I forgot that you are from Tennessee......... (One step above W. Va.)

BTW, is that a threat or a promise??  :fuelfire: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #86 on: August 25, 2011, 02:29:39 PM »
Quote from: Thor on August 25, 2011, 07:49:19 AM
Of course,  :thatsright:  I forgot that you are from Tennessee......... (One step above W. Va.)


 :hammer: :hammer: :hammer:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #87 on: August 25, 2011, 02:41:54 PM »
Quote from: Gina on August 25, 2011, 07:06:00 AM
who knows how to look at a mri?

I want to send my pics to you via email and tell me if you see anything

I might be able to send it to my neurosurgeon friend......I just emailed him and asked him if he would look at it.

How large is the file?

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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #88 on: August 25, 2011, 02:44:04 PM »
Quote from: debk on August 25, 2011, 02:29:39 PM
:hammer: :hammer: :hammer:

But Deb, you're NOT from Tennessee.......... (Although you do live pretty close to W Va.)  :fuelfire: :fuelfire: :tongue: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #89 on: August 25, 2011, 03:09:04 PM »
Quote from: TVDOC on August 25, 2011, 02:41:54 PM
I might be able to send it to my neurosurgeon friend......I just emailed him and asked him if he would look at it.

How large is the file?

doc

I don't know.  They gave me a cd that has a start.exe program and when I open that up I can zoom all around in it.  I just can't figure out how to email that to someone. :panic:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #90 on: August 25, 2011, 03:14:57 PM »
Gina, I told you, you need to make an "image" of that cd. Then you can send it all over. Image Burn is free and will do what needs to be done. The other thing you could do is open it to view all files, select all, and then compress and email. That MIGHT work.
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #91 on: August 25, 2011, 03:17:20 PM »
 :panic:  he speekin chineez  :panic:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #92 on: August 25, 2011, 03:18:09 PM »
Couldn't she email the program?
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #93 on: August 25, 2011, 03:21:30 PM »
Quote from: CG6468 on August 25, 2011, 03:18:09 PM
Couldn't she email the program?

The image with the program to read it is likely gigantic, and would take forever to download.  Needs to be converted to a simple .jpg file, and then compressed.

Gina, from the "Start" menu, select explore (rightclick on start).....with the disk in the drive, then click on the CD drive in the tree and see how much data is on the disk.



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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #94 on: August 25, 2011, 03:23:58 PM »
Quote from: TVDOC on August 25, 2011, 03:21:30 PM
The image with the program to read it is likely gigantic, and would take forever to download.  Needs to be converted to a simple .jpg file, and then compressed.

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Didn't know that.  :confused:
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #95 on: August 26, 2011, 11:20:43 AM »
seriously getting miffed that I haven't heard anything yet  :mad: 
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #96 on: August 26, 2011, 12:06:32 PM »
Quote from: Gina on August 26, 2011, 11:20:43 AM
seriously getting miffed that I haven't heard anything yet  :mad: 

Pick up the phone and demand the results. Don't wait; this is Friday, and no one will even get back to you until Monday at the earliest.
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #97 on: August 26, 2011, 12:16:34 PM »
Quote from: CG6468 on August 26, 2011, 12:06:32 PM
Pick up the phone and demand the results. Don't wait; this is Friday, and no one will even get back to you until Monday at the earliest.

I have called once yesterday and once today.  No return phone calls so I called and talked with the receptionist and she said that if they find nothing wrong with my mri I will get a letter.  I told her "Look lady, I am in pain now.  I better not get a damn letter in the mail" :hammer:

I know this doctor can't help me.  I just want them to hurry up and refer me to an orthopedic dr or something.
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #98 on: August 26, 2011, 12:19:58 PM »
Back and neck are giving me fits today.  On my second IPB.  But it is still better than the altenatives.  I can't wait to get a chance to lay down flat for a bit but I have a trades person due.

Any word yet Gina?  

ETA :  AH just saw your post and my guy just showed up.  TTFN
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Re: Back Pain
« Reply #99 on: August 26, 2011, 01:37:20 PM »
Quote from: Gina on August 26, 2011, 12:16:34 PM
I have called once yesterday and once today.  No return phone calls so I called and talked with the receptionist and she said that if they find nothing wrong with my mri I will get a letter.  I told her "Look lady, I am in pain now.  I better not get a damn letter in the mail" :hammer:

I know this doctor can't help me.  I just want them to hurry up and refer me to an orthopedic dr or something.

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she said that if they find nothing wrong with my mri I will get a letter.

IF???? THEY??? Not acceptable, Gina. It's YOUR record and YOU can demand that "they" respond to you.

If you knew the doctor can't help you, why did you go to him/her?

RELATED: People are cowed by being in the hospital inpatient or for tests. They have to remember that it's the most expensive Holiday Inn they'll ever be in, and that if they are unhappy with their treatment or the staff, they can demand another doctor and bitch loud and long about the staff before demanding to speak to the supervisor.

Of course, there's always walking out the door AMA. I tried that once back in the 1980s and was told I couldn't do it. I said, "Watch this! As I leave, all you'll see is my ass and 2 elbows as I get into the elevator!" I got treatment THAT day!

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