And the MRI results are in...

I officially have "one of the 3 worst disc ruptures" my Dr. has ever seen.

The good news is, SEEING what the disc looks like pressing against my nerve actually made me feel better. Sometimes when you're in this much pain, you start to wonder if it's "all in your head" or if you should be able to "tough it out". There it was in plain sight on the film--my nerve was compressed to a mere 20% of the normal amount of space it should be taking up in my spinal column.

The bad news is, they're STILL not willing to touch me until after the baby is born. That really kinda sucks when you're in SO much pain. I want to do what's best for the baby, but this kind of pain really wears on me mentally and emotionally.

As soon as I get a copy of the films, I will post the picture. It's really something to see.

I am officially out on disability until February, which will be about 8 weeks after the baby is born.

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but you already knew it was something bad.... I wonder if they could do something to at least stabilize your back (traction of some sort?) to ease the pain until your baby is born?

I'm glad you now know the extent of the problem... it definitely is gratifying to know at least WHERE the pain's coming from!


I should add

your spinal cord is that compressed... holy moly It's a miracle you're as functional as you ARE!

you are truly super mom.

Message edited 9/24/2008 7:03:08 PM.

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I am glad you have answers. I completely understand about starting to think it's in your head.
I'm in the same boat pain wise but I have no answers.
I know it seems far away but your little girl will be here before you know it and then you can hopefully have surgery and feel as good as new.

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You were on my mind today. AT least you know it is not in your head. I wish there was something I could do to take your pain away. Like the OP mentioned, your little girl will be here before you know it.

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I'm glads you know what it is now...I know its hard when you don't actually know what is wrong, but think about it this way, once your baby girl is here they will help you so you can be 100 percent for ur little girl...

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I am so sorry that your injury is so bad, I guess at least you can take comfort in knowing there is a good reason behind all of your pain and suffereing!

I hope the rest of your pregnancy goes as somooth as it can and that you are able to fix the problem quickly and move on from this and enjoy your little one!

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i'm glad you were able to pinpoint the exact problem, now let's concentrate on the next couple of months to cook your little bean and get you better asap!

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awww, Beth. Well thank goodness you offically know what it is and that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Only a couple of more months. Due you have access to a pool still? I know that offered you some relief and now that you're on dissability, could you go to the pool once a day to ease the pain?

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sooo sorry to hear this! My DH had back issues and ended up getting surgery in the beginning of the year, There IS a light at the end of the tunnel, so hang in there!!
XOXOXO
BOTB

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I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm glad you got some answers though.

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So glad that you got the hard evidence that shows just how dire your situation is! I pray that the rest of your weeks go by as uneventful as possible... at the very least without additional pain! Hang in there mama.

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at least you know what it is now. did they suggest anything besides meds for the pain?

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hang in there...