Squashed vertebra
CatLady1
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Hello all
I wondered if anyone has had any personal experience of squashed vertebra. I had an x-ray on my thoratic spine and this showed two vertebra were squashed. I am booked into have a DEXA scan on Monday and there will be an MRI appointment coming as and when. I am apprehensive about the outcome of this, but am keeping very positive. I have OA, low back pain, cervical spondyolis and fibromyalgia (spellings may be bad) and can cope with pain but this is came as a shock.
Any ideas or comments would be very welcome. Gentle hugs Chris
I wondered if anyone has had any personal experience of squashed vertebra. I had an x-ray on my thoratic spine and this showed two vertebra were squashed. I am booked into have a DEXA scan on Monday and there will be an MRI appointment coming as and when. I am apprehensive about the outcome of this, but am keeping very positive. I have OA, low back pain, cervical spondyolis and fibromyalgia (spellings may be bad) and can cope with pain but this is came as a shock.
Any ideas or comments would be very welcome. Gentle hugs Chris
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I've no experience of this, Chris, but I do hope all goes well for youIf at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
So Sorry your suffering Chris, hope everything goes well for you.0
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Sorry Chris, no personal experience here. But squashed vertebra is likely to be present, especially if you are someone who is likely to have osteoporosis. And that is the reason I understand, you are booked for DEXA, one of the major diagnostic tests of bone mineral density for OP . This is quite quick and painless and uses a very small dose of X-rays.
Your overall treatment may include medications to relieve pain and improve bone density.
If OP is a culprit, doc may prescribe you vitamin D and calcium supplements and other bone strengthening drugs. This is a critical part in order to avoid future fractures . Take regular exercise such as walking and weight bearing exercise. If rare cases, doc may recommend a surgical option.
Get well soon!!!
Amanda.0 -
Thank you for your replies, off for a DEXA scan this afternoon and have an appointment for an MRI scan at the end of the month. Just hope its not Osteoporosis, but then again I will cope with it positively as I have my other conditions over the years.
Chris
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Of course you will cope. You sound to have the right, positive attitude I hope it's not osteoporosis but there are quite a few of us on here with it so you will have plenty of support if it is.
I think, at first, new diagnoses seem very unfair and we rail against them but, after a while, we just add 'em to the list and carry onIf at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
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Thanks Stickey
Add another condition to the pot, really what difference can it make. Probably more tablets to take and just get on with life.
I smile and keep positive and get on with my life. I know where to come to get any support I need - this forum is full of lovely people.
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Keep smiling Keep positive0
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