After consulting a spine and pain management specialist, I was set up for an epidural shot this past Wednesday. I had been told not to expect an overnight miracle so I was anticipating pain for days after the shot was given. I had to arrive at the hospital half an hour before the procedure. There [...]
The end of the back pain
September 5th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Health
Tags: diagnosis·doctors·epidural·spine
MRI
August 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Health
I had an MRI done this morning to find out why I am still having lower back pain. This test was ordered by the rheumatologist. This is a rather large machine that makes an awful lot of noise when in use. You lie on a metal “bed”, then your body is slid into the machine, [...]
Tags: diagnosis·lower back pain·magnetic imaging
Diagnosis Unknown
July 14th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Health
It’s been almost a month since I was admitted to the hospital and I am no further in finding the reason for my pain. The pain has now radiated to the other side of my lower back resulting in having pain in both the kidney areas. I have tried doing online research only to learn [...]