30th October 2003
I am somewhat of a lurker here at this site and have never really posted anything. I have a question that maybe some of you could help me with or give me some pointers on.
Here is the story: I am a 31 year old female with 2 small children (2 and 4) I am also a nurse who isn't working right now. About 1 1/2 months ago I was hit at a major discount store ( I cant name where because there are some legal things involved). Anyway, I was struck straight on in the back by approx.30+ shopping carts. I guess the employee who was moving them wasn't paying attention.
My initial xrays were ok. My MRI shows an annualar tear and a small disk bulge at L5-S1. I have been functioning with low back pain, some occasional siatica and leg numbness when seated. Until last tuesday when I was in the grocery store and was in excruciating pain with complete left leg numbness. I let this go on until Saturday when I finally went to the ER for Valium and a Demerol shot. I can no longer walk long distances and have seriously considered getting a mobile scooter. My current meds are Valium 10 mg 3 times a day, Neurontin 300mg at bedtime, Skelaxin 800mg 3 times a day, Indocin SR 75mg 2 times a day and Oxycontin 10mg 2 times a day. I had my 3rd ESI yesterday and have had minimal to no results from them.
Here are my questions:
1) I am scheduled to see a Neurosurgeon in 3 1/2 (11/25/03) weeks. What should I expect or demand of him?
2) Are there other treatment options available to me?
(Anesthesia who did my ESI said no chiropractor until I see the neurosurgeon.)
I appreciate any pointers you guys can give me beings that I am a newbie to this back nightmare.
Megan
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Megan
9-12-2003 freak shopping cart accident
9-12-03 ER Xrays negtive
2003 MRI L5-S1 bulge with annular tear
2 weeks of PT
9/03 1st ESI
10/03 2nd ESI
10/03 3rd ESI
Current meds: Oxycontin, Neurontin, Indocin, Skelaxin, Valium
Here is the story: I am a 31 year old female with 2 small children (2 and 4) I am also a nurse who isn't working right now. About 1 1/2 months ago I was hit at a major discount store ( I cant name where because there are some legal things involved). Anyway, I was struck straight on in the back by approx.30+ shopping carts. I guess the employee who was moving them wasn't paying attention.
My initial xrays were ok. My MRI shows an annualar tear and a small disk bulge at L5-S1. I have been functioning with low back pain, some occasional siatica and leg numbness when seated. Until last tuesday when I was in the grocery store and was in excruciating pain with complete left leg numbness. I let this go on until Saturday when I finally went to the ER for Valium and a Demerol shot. I can no longer walk long distances and have seriously considered getting a mobile scooter. My current meds are Valium 10 mg 3 times a day, Neurontin 300mg at bedtime, Skelaxin 800mg 3 times a day, Indocin SR 75mg 2 times a day and Oxycontin 10mg 2 times a day. I had my 3rd ESI yesterday and have had minimal to no results from them.
Here are my questions:
1) I am scheduled to see a Neurosurgeon in 3 1/2 (11/25/03) weeks. What should I expect or demand of him?
2) Are there other treatment options available to me?
(Anesthesia who did my ESI said no chiropractor until I see the neurosurgeon.)
I appreciate any pointers you guys can give me beings that I am a newbie to this back nightmare.
Megan
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Megan
9-12-2003 freak shopping cart accident
9-12-03 ER Xrays negtive
2003 MRI L5-S1 bulge with annular tear
2 weeks of PT
9/03 1st ESI
10/03 2nd ESI
10/03 3rd ESI
Current meds: Oxycontin, Neurontin, Indocin, Skelaxin, Valium