New Medical word NAFF!!!

vwkamper
vwkamper Member Posts: 132
edited 20. Sep 2012, 03:50 in Living with Arthritis archive
Hi all,

Well i had my 8 week check with my spinal doctor on the 9th and he asked
me lots of questions about my pain and what scales between leg , back , arm that i get from my back and i told him the back is my worse offender -
because if i had major surgery to correct my leg pain my back would be worse so i said NO thanks to that.
I said no more spine jabs it didn't work and made me worse!
I told him about my fall in the bath he said he wants me to have an M.R.I to see if i have stuffed myself up some more.
We went through all my new neck and thoracic xrays and he said all discs are gone gone gone gone need i go on?! :shock:
So i said to him
"are you saying that my whole spine is completely NAFF"
and he said "well in a nutshell YES"
then he said "oh that is a new word i must put that in my medical journal"
So then we all had a bit of a laugh :lol:
So i am now to be referred back to pain clinic.

Anyway i got back to my van and reality hit me like a tonne of **** and i
broke down. Now i'm in a daydream fog. Still waiting for it to sink in. :cry:

Sorry for the long post just had to get it off my chest.
lexy.
P.M.A Positive Mental Attitude.

Comments

  • dreamdaisy
    dreamdaisy Member Posts: 31,520
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    It is a blow when one realises just how bad things have become and it does take time for it all to sink in, to re-group and then to carry on as best one can. I hope the MRI doesn't show up any further troubles, I really do. Take care. DD
    Have you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben
  • vwkamper
    vwkamper Member Posts: 132
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi DD,

    Thanks for your kind words, i've always been a very independent person
    so getting that news was a reality shock for me.

    As i got the answers to my debilitating pain,
    which for me was bad enough when i was diagnosed 3 years ago with fibromyalgia i only just got over that shock.

    I think it's mainly knowing that both my problem's have no cure!

    lexy
    P.M.A Positive Mental Attitude.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,763
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I'm very sorry about this, Lexy. Has he suggested anything you can do that will help matters or, at least, help to stop stuff deteriorating further, or slow down the process?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • vwkamper
    vwkamper Member Posts: 132
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    stickywicket wrote:
    I'm very sorry about this, Lexy. Has he suggested anything you can do that will help matters or, at least, help to stop stuff deteriorating further, or slow down the process?

    Hi,

    He's put me in for another mri to see if i've made it worse when i fell in the
    bath but apart from that he said go to pain clinic.

    lexy
    P.M.A Positive Mental Attitude.
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,763
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hope they'll be able to help you, then. I have found that sometimes it's just a matter of hanging on in there until some new treatment comes out. When do you go?
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • suzygirl
    suzygirl Member Posts: 2,005
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Lexy I hope the pain clinic are able to help you. It is horrid when you realise nothing can be done. We are here, though.

    Do something nice for your self, few choccies or a nice film etc. You deserve it.
  • vwkamper
    vwkamper Member Posts: 132
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi,

    Well i have to slow down remember why i can't do certain things
    and i have to ask for help oh and learn patience! everything i lack and goes against my independence (oh i'm not allowed much of that any more either)

    So yes suzygirl i picked out on jacket potato smothered in butter and very
    strong cheese followed by 6 juicy peaches and freshly chopped nectarines
    in orange jelly :shock:

    Oh and i put on another 1lb this week :o:lol:

    lexy.
    P.M.A Positive Mental Attitude.
  • vwkamper
    vwkamper Member Posts: 132
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi all,

    Well i have at last got my letter so i can be put forward for pain clinic
    just have to wait now for appointment to come thru' the post.

    Got my MRI on the 21st september 11.40am.

    Then after that i'm off for a fun weekend with the kids and grandkids,
    And after that Ben Nevis and Fort William.

    Got my binocular's and can't wait to see my all round views.
    And watch everyone else climb the BEN... :wink:

    lexy.
    P.M.A Positive Mental Attitude.
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Lexy
    Gosh that is such a shock for you, and I can imagine what you felt like in the van, its sought of surreal when told things like this, and in a strange way I think that is meant to help us.
    Anyway you vent your feeling on here, then we can support you, and I do hope the latest MRI gives you some good news.
    You take care and please let us know how you get on xx
    Love
    Barbara
  • stickywicket
    stickywicket Member Posts: 27,763
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    I hope the Pain Clinic helps, Lexy. Please remind us if you'd like pocket duties for 21st. I hope Ben Nevis lives up to expectations.
    If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
    Steven Wright
  • vwkamper
    vwkamper Member Posts: 132
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    stickywicket wrote:
    I hope the Pain Clinic helps, Lexy. Please remind us if you'd like pocket duties for 21st. I hope Ben Nevis lives up to expectations.

    Hi well it's tomorrow i have my scan and my letter says if it's done more
    damage falling in the bath i might have to have a back fusion.

    Pain clinic won't touch me untill i have my scan results so i'm floating about
    again waiting.

    Ben Nevis is out now had to give the money to my daughter instead.

    Lexy.
    P.M.A Positive Mental Attitude.
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