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Originally Posted by meanmachine13
I had a regular (lying down) MRI, even though I couldnt lie on my back AT ALL.
The MRI techs placed so many pillows and elevated various parts of my back/legs until I was able to keep the pain bearable.
You are likely not the first person they have dealt with that is in pain and they will be understanding and do everything they can to help you. I would call ahead and inform them so they can have extra items/time to help you.
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That sounds like a good idea. My last MRI was an open air one. I just can not stand being in a tube. When i was playing college ball , I tore my labrum in 3 places. I was in the tube for over an hour and freaked out.
Anyway I dunno what they would do for my pain. Like I said... Even standing up now is a chore. If I stand up and walk to the bathroom and come back there is a 20 min bout with unbearable pain in my butt and down my leg. All I can do is writhe in pain and quite occasionally it brings tears to my eyes. It is quite severe and I havent found anything to abate it other than time passing.
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Originally Posted by NuclearFart
My medical opinion if you are still young and not debilitated by this, is to optimize non-surgical treatments like injections & back strengthening exercises as long as possible, and only use surgery as a last ditch option if you find your pain is intolerable.
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As you can read up there my pain is quite debilitating. I am bed ridden now. To be honest I dread even getting up to do the most mundane things such as the bathroom. I seriously dont know how I will even get out to go to the doctor's office to take the tests. That's how bad the pain is. The worst part is Im a self contractor for work. I cant work so I cant get paid. I just came off a 2 month lull in work because of my back.
As for your medical opinion what do you suggest for meds?
I am taking the muscle relaxer Tinzanadine. I was taking Morphine but it didnt do to much for me. I am now taking OXY IR.(These are not working) I tried a Medirol Dose pack starting yesterday but it hasnt eased any of the pain. I take Gabepentin but only 300MG 3 times a day. I know people who take 2700 MG a day but my insurance will only give me 3 pills a day. I also have MOBIC but havent taken it bc the doctors does procedures or tests on Tuesdays and Fridays and Im hoping they can put me in Tuesday. Usually you cant have other NSAIDs 5 days prior.