Caudal Epidural

rugbygirl
rugbygirl Member Posts: 691
edited 25. Mar 2011, 11:13 in Living with Arthritis archive
I have just had a phone call from the hospital and I am having my caudal epidural done this Thursday. I only contacted the day unit to see how long it was likely to be and to see if I could be put on the cancellation list on Thursday. I was told that it wouldnt be before the beginning of June and then today I had the call to say that there was a second list running and I am on it.

I have got to have MRSA Swabs done today (I am heading off soon for those) and I feel as if I have had my life turned upside down in a matter of minutes.

Can I please ask for some pocket duty at 1pm on Thursday.
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  • Poppyg1rl
    Poppyg1rl Member Posts: 1,245
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    No problem Jaki, ready to hop into pocket, good luck hope it all goes well x
    'grá agus solas'
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  • tjt6768
    tjt6768 Member Posts: 12,170
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Will be there Jaki.
    I have had these before, they're not the most fun I have ever had laid on my stomach but they're also not too bad hun..

    Best of luck

    Right, going to have to do some more chores while I have this bit of energy from the steroid :shock: :lol:
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  • tillytop
    tillytop Member Posts: 3,460
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaki

    Glad you have got a cancellation appt but a bit of a shock!

    I will there in your pocket with the others on Thursday.

    Love Tilly xxx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Count me in. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • rugbygirl
    rugbygirl Member Posts: 691
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Thanks everyone. I really appreciate that. I am not looking forward to it but hopefully it will help a bit. I am not counting on it though
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  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaki,

    Flower it will be ok, had one a few years ago and its ok.... bit uncomfortable and in my case the back and the extra bone made it more difficult and they couldn't get any fluid out... they did 10 attempts and flower DON'T let them do more than 2!

    Shall be with you and will even bring a sheep who some people here can confirm are the most wonderful comfort rags going :wink:

    Its honestly ok flower and they can find out so much from it as well. ((((( ))))) and try not to worry or let it swamp you. Cris xx
  • jilly
    jilly Member Posts: 503
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaki I am here for your pocket duty , hope it all goes well I had one a couple of years ago , it is soon over and could make all the difference to your life ...............jilly x
  • miss_l
    miss_l Member Posts: 138
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    count me in for pocket duty .... i have coffee and tissues (hayfever time!!) xx
  • lindalegs
    lindalegs Member Posts: 5,398
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'll be with you too Jaki.

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    Love, Legs x
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi rugbygirl, I hope you are as well as you can be today, that the MRSA tests etc went OK and yes, I haven't forgotten, 1pm tomorrow. I am sure all will go smoothly. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • rugbygirl
    rugbygirl Member Posts: 691
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    At the moment I am fine. I am hoping that I can sleep tonight as I am getting a bit nervous about it. I havent heard anything about the MRSA test so I am assuming they were ok.


    Thanks to everyone for being there with me tomorrow. I will let you all know how it went when I get home x
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  • frogmorton
    frogmorton Member Posts: 30,048
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaki

    Will be with you from Hoar Cross Hall this afternoon.

    Jaki, just rest afterwards and rest and rest a bit too. You may be a bit sore if you are unlucky, but all being well you will be A-OK!!

    Love and very best wishes

    Toni xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi rugbygirl, I wish you the very best for today, I am sure it will all be fine. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Sending you the best of everything for today's appointment.

    Will slip into your pocket too.

    Cherry x
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Jaki,

    Fingers crossed and hope it was ok. ((( ))) and rest up Cris xx
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It's 1pm so off we go! Thinking of you, our little green dragon. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • rugbygirl
    rugbygirl Member Posts: 691
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Everyone

    I have just got home from my procedure. I am a bit sore and tired. Thanks to everyone who hopped in my pocket today.
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  • cherrybim
    cherrybim Member Posts: 334
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Just make sure that you rest up well Jaki.

    These things take quite a bit out of us but we all perk up well in the end :smile:

    Cherry x
  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    How are things today, rugbygirl? Easing, I hope. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • rugbygirl
    rugbygirl Member Posts: 691
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi everyone

    I woke up not long ago due to the sedative and medication last night and lack of sleep for a couple of nights before. Fortunately I am feeling a bit better today and apparently I have a huge bruise on my backside.

    I am still feeling a bit sore but not anywhere near the pain that I was in yesterday when I got home.

    Thanks again
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  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Whack some witch hazel on that bruise, that will ease it. I am glad to hear that you have had some sleep (nice stuff, sleep) and that the pain is less. Take things easy today, yes? These procedures can knock the stuffing out of one. I wish you well. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben

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