Health report! on back.

[jqpublic]

1 .I, went to my Doctor yesterday,he stated Degenrative changes with a moderate sized paracentral disc herniation at t11-t12, which is causing anterolateral indenttation of the conus.

2.Disc bulging at multiple levels with narrowing of the lateral recess of L. 2-3 and l 4-5 nerve root compression.

3. A couple of hemangiomas within the the vertebral body the conus terminates at t 12 leval T 11 is blowen out, they like to do Surgery by coming through the stomach. the hemangiomas have growen in a few months due to disc herniation they are going to wait on those?

I, am going to make an appointment to go to the Mayo clinic, in Rodchester Mn.
I,was very depressed the other day. but things could be worse,there are alot of other people going through worse thing then mine! Id like to say thank you for your words of encourgement, your advice and friend ship means alot.

JOHNQPUBLIC:nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod: :nod:

Thank you again John.

[Kathy]

Wow John. You have alot on your plate these days. I'm sorry for your pain! You are smart to count your blessings, but thanks for letting us lift your spirits and lift you up in prayer and good wishes.

(((hugs)))

[Mrs Sabre]

Our thoughts and prayers go with you! You are truly inspiring! God Bless and good luck! Please keep us posted.

["Just" Paul]

All my good thoughts go with ya, JQ.

Be well.

[503-250]

I'm a back injury sufferer as well, t3-t12 with assorted bulging and herniated discs (4 herniated 2 bulging) and I know your pain. This surgery will be a lot of work, but it will also be a solution for much of your pain.

My prayers and best wishes are with you.

[JoyceGA]

JQ take care of yourself. My father had two back surgeries after living with pain for years. He works out 3 times a week now at age 90 -- painlessly.

Here's to a Mayo solution and speedy recovery.

[MoOrLess]

JQ I'm so sorry to hear about your disks....I've herniated 3 in neck and 3 in lower back over the years....heaven only knows I KNOW all about that pain...though I haven't had surgery of any kind, I too suffer daily with pain

I'll keep you in my prayers DAILY! Mayo is an awesome place, that's terrific that you can go there

[Tricia K.]

JQ, thanks for the update. My thoughts are with you.

[Telly]

JQ, I am in shock at all that's going on in your back. I feel for you and empathize with you. You will be in my prayers today.

[Goannabanda]

Hey JQ, thanks for your update. What a list you ahve there, at least it is some relief to know where your starting point is. All the best for your treatment and recovery.

We've really missed your posts, so hope you can hang around as much as you can and chat with us. At all times, know that we are thinking about you and praying for a good outcome for your treatment.

Cheers from Down Under,
Anna.

[PhotoNut]

I'm following you around checking up on you John! Where are you and what's going on with your back? Will you require surgery? What are you doing for pain? Back pain is just horrible to live with. I'm praying for you buddy!!

[MoOrLess]

I've been praying for you and you are in my thoughts daily....as I deal with my pain I remember that you are suffering with even more pain....God bless you and hang in there - the hardest part of the pain is the depression I think - so I'm praying extra hard that the depression lifts and you can get some relief.

[Maryb]

I hope you have a non-surgical route to persue before resorting to back surgery.

I have a friend who has had 4 back surgeries and will have a 5th by the end of the year. The additional surgeries are mostly from scar tissue from previous surgeries.

[margo]

Prayers being sent from one Wisconsinite to another!!!

[Unregistered]

Hello every one! just wanted to let you guys no that I went to the Surgeon office he told me that the only thing they could do for me was Fuse my whole back. And they don't due that. So they are setting me up to go to a pain clinic to learn how to live with the pain management & get some Vocational Rehabilition.
Also Im going to try and get off the Pain meds,as they only mask the pain any way. Ive gained a some weight but I,started walking a little and eating low calorie diet and have droped a few pounds YEAH!!! lots of fruit and salads And water, one meal of meat aday about six ozs.

Im really going to lose this weight gained, As I have hope again as that few pounds gone renews the fire inside for fitness & Health. well take care every one and most of all THANKS. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.JOHN

[jqpublic]

Im back! And happy to be here. And losing weight!

[Mrs Sabre]

Welcome back! It's good to see you again. :D

[JulieS]

Where in WI are you?

[jqpublic]

next to Superior Wi.