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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 16, 2009 20:23:13 GMT -5
Well, went to the MD because the leg pain not only got worse (9), but it is extending to my lower leg, and lower back. MD put me on serious pain meds (oh yea!), and sent me for an MRI to rule out an expected herniation at L3-L4. IF it is a herniation, depending on it;s severity, it will either mean a series of shots into my spine (not good), or back surgery (even worse). SO keep your fingers crossed it's a dream and I wake up tomorrow deadlifting 800 pounds. (Told you they were good meds!) Keep your fingers crossed my friends..... BY the way, in case you're wondering.....this does not change my plans for a comeback as a bodybuilder! So there! nani-nani boo-boo!  Should find out the results of the MRI and the MD's plan of action tomorrow. Stay healthy my friends! |
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Post by fit on Feb 16, 2009 21:18:02 GMT -5
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Post by GerryT on Feb 17, 2009 9:10:13 GMT -5
Good luck, Frank! Even crossing toes, except when I have to walk. ;D
God bless, brother.
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Post by vindog on Feb 17, 2009 13:53:57 GMT -5
Frank We Have Our Paws Crossed Also!!!  |
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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 17, 2009 14:44:45 GMT -5
Hi guys,
A couple of weeks ago, I started getting pain in my left leg. Was difficult to go from sitting to standing, lying down to getting up, etc. My MD had two theories. Possible sciatica, or herniated disk. He started me on Celebrex last week, but it wasn't doing anything, as a matter of fact the pain got worse, radiating down my leg and into my lower back.
Monday the pain was intolerable, so I went back to see my doctor, and he sent me down for an MRI. Diagnosis = Severely herniated disks at L5-S1.
He is trying to get me in to see a specialist who will do injections into the disks, as opposed to surgery. Not happy about someone "harpooning" into my spine.
The "hits just keep on coming"!
So, that's that. Just keeping you in the loop.
Talk to ya soon,
Frank
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Post by Rich on Feb 17, 2009 17:32:40 GMT -5
Thinking about you Frank. Hope it all turns out well!
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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 17, 2009 17:42:21 GMT -5
Got a call from my MD.
He made me an appointment with an orthopaedic who specializes in back injuries this Thursday afternoon.
Let the good times roll.
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Post by mrssully on Feb 17, 2009 19:24:46 GMT -5
Good Luck!
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Post by Intensity on Feb 17, 2009 20:34:24 GMT -5
Thinking about you too Frank! Best of luck and keep us posted!
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Post by mrbeefy on Feb 20, 2009 7:40:35 GMT -5
Had my appointment with the Orthopaedic Surgeopn yesterday.
The good news is surgery is off the table.
The herniated disks are not as bad as they initially appeared.
I will need a couple of PT sessions and 3 visits to a pain managment MD to get 3 steroid shots into my back.
Massage, ice and STAY IN THE GYM was what the doc said. I liked that. No squats and no deads for awhile.
That's all the good news. The only bad news is that it still hurts like a SOB. Once I'm up and walking, it's tolerable, but sitting, standing, lying down, stairs, etc., anything causing a rotation of the hip is VERY unpleasant.
That's the news for now.
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