Hi, I'm new to this so please bear with me.. I also have never had a chance to converse with others that have been through what I have been through.
From surgery in 1984 til about 3 years ago - I did not have any pain or lifestyle changes associated with the H-Rods. Other than when about 13 years ago I slipped and twisted on a wet tile floor causing 3 herniated disc's. My life was "normal" - about 3 years ago I began having (infrequent) pain mainly associated with sitting, bending, lifting -basically "moving" in general. I began going to the doctor in June of last year - They did the usual tests: x-ray, MRI & CT scan. The Dr says I have DDD. But, not at the area where I was having most of my pain. So, I was sent to a Neuro Dr - He basically told me to "Live with it" - He can't promise to help me, may even Hurt Me??!!! Says that by going in he could re activate the scoliosis in the lower lumar region. But sends me to an ortho - specialist at USC Medical - Who wants to send me to get a Bone Scan??!!! He thinks I may have a Facet Joint that needs attention... Has anyone ever heard of this??? Any Suggestions???
Any help would be appreciated... (My lifestyle has really changed lately and I want to get back to "Normal".)
Thank you!!
From surgery in 1984 til about 3 years ago - I did not have any pain or lifestyle changes associated with the H-Rods. Other than when about 13 years ago I slipped and twisted on a wet tile floor causing 3 herniated disc's. My life was "normal" - about 3 years ago I began having (infrequent) pain mainly associated with sitting, bending, lifting -basically "moving" in general. I began going to the doctor in June of last year - They did the usual tests: x-ray, MRI & CT scan. The Dr says I have DDD. But, not at the area where I was having most of my pain. So, I was sent to a Neuro Dr - He basically told me to "Live with it" - He can't promise to help me, may even Hurt Me??!!! Says that by going in he could re activate the scoliosis in the lower lumar region. But sends me to an ortho - specialist at USC Medical - Who wants to send me to get a Bone Scan??!!! He thinks I may have a Facet Joint that needs attention... Has anyone ever heard of this??? Any Suggestions???
Any help would be appreciated... (My lifestyle has really changed lately and I want to get back to "Normal".)
Thank you!!
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