Thursday, December 11, 2008

MRI results

Hey ya'll, Just a short note to say we went to the doc and got home safely before dark. No show snow. Weather people most always miss it.

The doc said that I have some arthritis in my spine was what was probably causing the pain. Said the MRI showed everything was still in place good and was stable. Said to just take it easy for a while and let it heal more. To take over the counter meds like aleve for it. I am glad I am not facing surgery again for a while anyway but wish the pain was gone.
Have a good night, Helen
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26 comments:

  1. RandyDecember 11, 2008 at 6:01 PM

    Hello Miss Helen,

    PRAISE GOD! glad you made it back safe and sound. It getting cold here so I know you guys are getting cold. So stay inside and Stay Warm!

    God Bless

    Randy

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  2. Ken RichesDecember 11, 2008 at 6:21 PM

    Glad that the results are something that can be handled at home :o)

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  3. LynneDecember 11, 2008 at 6:31 PM

    Helen, glad to hear you made it home safely. Sorry that you have arthur. Someone shared with me a natural recipe that helps with their arthritis...I've never tried it, so am not sure it will work or not, but they said they take golden or white raisins and soak them in gin. They eat a TBSP each day and it wards off their aches and pains. I hope you feel better soon! God Bless!

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  4. BethDecember 11, 2008 at 6:42 PM

    I'm glad you aren't facing surgery, but if it's arthritis, will it actually "heal?" If you keep having pain, don't hesitate to ask your doc about it! In the meantime, take his advice and take it easy!

    Hugs, Beth

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  5. Skip and VickiDecember 11, 2008 at 6:55 PM

    Hi Helen, Be glad you haven't gotten any snow or ice. It has been raining here all day long and 28 to 31 degrees. Supposed to rain solid until tomorrow sometime and freeze, freeze, freeze! Glad there's no more surgery and everything is as good as it was. Skip & Vicki

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  6. JulieDecember 11, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    I am glad you don't need surgery again and didn't have trouble in the snow. I have been reading that Vit. D is best for Arthritis so have been increasing that. I guess I will try anything

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  7. PamelaDecember 11, 2008 at 10:53 PM

    I'm so glad you got good results. I wish your pain was lessened, too! But, at least there's no more surgery in the horizon. YAY!
    Have a good night,
    Hugs Pam

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  8. loisonthewebDecember 11, 2008 at 11:05 PM

    The news was good ... sorta ... that arthritis seems to be underrated;
    My husband liked to say ... " I knew all the Ritous brothers ... but that Arthur ... he was the worst .. just no good!"

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  9. Carlene NoggleDecember 12, 2008 at 12:37 AM

    I am thankful that you do not have to have surgery, but i know too well how painful arthritis is on it's own. i hope it will ease off in a short while.Glad yall made it there and back.
    love ya,
    carlene

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  10. AnonymousDecember 12, 2008 at 3:44 AM

    I guess arthritis can be very painful. Sorry you are still in pain but hope you will be able to get along without more surgery right now. A rough go. Gerry

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  11. ADBDecember 12, 2008 at 5:14 AM

    I'm very happy that all is fairly well, Helen. Hope your pain fades soon.

    Guido

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  12. MikDecember 12, 2008 at 5:26 AM

    Hey Helen,
    I'm grateful that you don't need surgery. I hope that you get to feeling better soon. I miss your pictures...lol

    Mik

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  13. DDecember 12, 2008 at 7:00 AM

    yeah that is good news.. hope the pain goes away and soon
    hugs

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  14. JoyceDecember 12, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    Yes, that was news you can deal with. Happy no more surgery for you....take care and rest a lot..hugs and love,
    Joyce

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  15. ginaDecember 12, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    i'm also glad you are not facing any more surgery! we'll continue to pray for that back and pain.

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  16. How I See ItDecember 12, 2008 at 9:31 AM

    Happy to hear the good news. As for me and my knee, same report...arthritis...but the doc gave me a cortisone shot and it made a big difference in relieving the pain. (I had knee surgery in October, but pain remained, hence the cortisone shot).

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  17. MargaretDecember 12, 2008 at 10:15 AM

    I'm very happy to hear no more surgery, but I sure wish you weren't in so much pain. Maybe time IS all you need, and soon things will be much better. I sure hope so.

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  18. mtrib2December 12, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    I am glad that your surgery is doing everything it is suppose to do as far as healing properly. Some people get infection and have terrible results. However arthritis is not good. My upper back and shoulder are giving me problems. I am exercising to try to work the scar tissue from my shoulder surgery. My right arm and hand numbness seem to be getting better by using the dumbbells. I am not sleeping well and feel tired today. I think moving to an Arizona dry climate is the only answer for my arthritis. My thought's are with you for a recovery through daily small exercise and rest. mark

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  19. DesLilyDecember 12, 2008 at 2:23 PM

    Hi Helen: I almost don't know what to say.. double edged sword.. don't need surgery (good).. but still in more pain than before (bad)... I almost wish a second surgery would fix something for you...
    I just want you to be in less pain than you were before the surgery.. I know you want that too.. I really hope it happens Helen... and soon.

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  20. AnonymousDecember 12, 2008 at 3:37 PM

    well I for one am glad no more surgery just now anyway...and happy to hear that all is still ok...we are an impatient folk..right? we want to be well yesterday...tomorrow is too late LOL..but we just have to relax..follow what we know is true to do..and let the Lord heal our bodies...and He will!!! and I am impatient for spring and all the pretty pictures you send...but guess winter pics are ok too...LOL..Merry Christmas...hugs..Ora in KY

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  21. JeannetteDecember 12, 2008 at 3:58 PM

    I''m glad that they found nothing on the MRI scan but I'm sorry to hear it's due to arthritis. I hope it settles down and you have less pain for Chrstmas. Jeannette xx

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  22. JanDecember 12, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    Iam so pleased you dont need more surgery Ihope the meds soon kick in and you get relief ,glad also nothing sinister on the MRIscan ..love Jan xx

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  23. PatDecember 15, 2008 at 2:49 PM

    Helen,
    I'm also glad you don't have to have more surgery. I know arthritis pain is bad because I have it in one knee, and in my lower back. My Mom also has it really really bad. I hope the aleve will help with some of the pain. If you can take motrim, that will help some too. Motrim upsets my stomach, so I can't take too much of that. Hope you are having some good days.
    Hugs,
    Pat

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  24. I'm mostly known as 'MA'December 16, 2008 at 7:22 AM

    I'm happy to hear that report. Take it easy and rest your back. I've learned to do that a long time ago for sure. 'On Ya'-ma

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  25. KellyDecember 16, 2008 at 11:43 AM

    I hope taking it easy will get your back to let up on the pain soon. After all you have been through you deserve some results! Hugs, Kelly

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  26. me ann my cameraDecember 19, 2008 at 5:37 AM

    Helen, how wonderful to hear that everything is good and progressing as it should.... hopefully your pain will be relieved somewhat soon.

    Your moon photo is lovely!

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