Re: I don't have any idea about these symtoms

[Guest guest]

Hi everyone,

I have been in a lot of pain today. This is something

that hasn't happened in several months but today and 3

other times this week I have had re-occurrences of

this really strange pain. It comes on very suddenly,

shooting, cramping and throbbing in my lower back down

to the tailbone. It feels like it is blood rushing

inside my spinal column and when I touch it I can feel

my pulse throbbing there. It makes me feel as though

I have to go to the bathroom very badly to make the

pain go away but I don't need to. A shift in position

doesn't help. It is very gripping but fortunately it

usually lasts under 10 minutes. The only pain that

stays afterwards is the typical lower back pain with a

catch at my waist.

Have anyone of you ever heard of this. Could this be

a result of having epidurals? I would appreciate any

information you may have.

This is why the dr wanted a bone scan to study my

tailbone. He didn't give me any preliminary

information on what he thought.

I have also had to schedule another appt with my ortho

as the hylagan shots are not working. Usually my knee

only hurts when I stand or walk to much but this week

it is very painful and even hurting when I lay down or

sit. I think it is time to schedule exploratory

surgery even though we know that there is a meniscus

tear and worn through cartilage. It might be best to

have this taken care of while I am unemployed.

At least these problems are going on at the same time

instead of spreading themselves out.

Thanks for listening. Iris

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[Guest guest]

Hi Iris,

How are you feeling today. I hope that the pain is not as bad. When I went

to the neuro about my back pain, he kept asking me if my bowel or bladder

habits had changed since I had the pain. He said that it could indicate a

pinching of a nerve or spinal column from the herniated disc. I think that

you should call your dr. and tell him/her about this new symptom and see what

they could tell you about it. I will be thinking/worrying about you. Let me

know how it turns out.

Love and Hugs

Stacey in PA

[Guest guest]

Hi Stacey...I wrote you before I got to this email.

Thank you for your concern. It really means a lot to

me. The pain continued all through last night. I

couldn't sit up at all so I just lay in the bed all

day. I have an appt with Rheumy on Tues. and I will

tell him how bad this problem flared up.

I have done some reading today on Lumbo-Sacral

Arachnoiditis which can be the result of a Myelogram

or Epidural. The Myelogram was the worst test I have

ever had! It caused a Instantaineous parlyasis and

cramping in my legs which lasted for about 5 minutes.

I have also had at least 10 epidurals. I am now

reading about DepoMedrol not being recommended for

injection in the subarachnoid space due to

neurotoxicity. This reading I did also provided

information about encroachment upon the thecal sac or

nerve roots by herniated discs. I must tell you that

reading this stuff is scary but some of it has a ring

of truth as far as my symptoms go.

I will let you know what the dr says on Tuesday. Hugs

to you. Iris

l--- bintherdunit@... wrote:

> Hi Iris,

> How are you feeling today. I hope that the pain is

> not as bad. When I went

> to the neuro about my back pain, he kept asking me

> if my bowel or bladder

> habits had changed since I had the pain. He said

> that it could indicate a

> pinching of a nerve or spinal column from the

> herniated disc. I think that

> you should call your dr. and tell him/her about this

> new symptom and see what

> they could tell you about it. I will be

> thinking/worrying about you. Let me

> know how it turns out.

> Love and Hugs

> Stacey in PA

>

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