[Spridgets] Not LBC Anyone out there with back issues I just had myMRI?

[Linda Grunthaner]

Jim,
Thanks for the info I think that is exactally what I have but I will know
later today. So you have it too? I wouldn't even bother with treatment if it
weren't for the numb feet getting worse. I do know I can get really bitchy
when dealing with stupid stuff and I have chronic back crap irritating my
day ; ) Keep posted on my latest rant ; )
Lin





On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 11:36 AM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:

> What Michael said.  I have Stenosis in my lumbar vertebrae which is
> pinching
> my spinal cord. That is a very different thing to having damage to the
> disks. While I know my problem will get progressively worse, I have found
> the shots help for a few months at present. Eventually I will need the
> surgery (laminectomy where they remove a portion of the back of the
> individual vertebrae to remove the pinch on the spinal cord). There is a
> big
> difference between pinching of the spinal cord by an arthritic vertebrae
> and
> pinching due to a collapsed, slipped or herniated disk. You need to have a
> very long talk with your osteopath and both of you decide on a plan of
> action. A good doctor should always recommend the least invasive procedure
> to begin with working your way up to the surgery.  You also need to know
> what the success percentage is for any of the procedures and that should
> figure into your decision.
>
> Sorry to learn of your back problem and good luck getting some relief.
>
> Cheers!!
> Jim
>
> On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 9:27 AM, Linda Grunthaner <grunthaner at gmail.com
> >wrote:
>
> > Thanks Michael.
> > Lin
> >
> > On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Michael Rowe <mdrowe at optonline.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Steroids anyone ; )
> > >>
> > >
> > > Be very careful here.  Other's experiences may be for other causes -
> > there
> > > are many.  This is serious medical stuff for body mechanics, not car
> > > mechanics.
> > >
> > > Michael Rowe
> > > '74 Bugeyed Midget
> > > '60 Sprite kit
> > > Long Island, NY
> >
>
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> Jim Johnson
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