The verdict is in

[jchrisobrien]

After a slightly adversarial conversation with my doctor the verdict is in:  herniated disc in my neck (6th vertebra I think) is what was revealed on the MRI.  I was told that these sort of things "work themselves out" and was given some methyliprednisolone, and vicodin.  I have a follow up appointment next week, and more physical therapy scheduled to treat this particular issue.  I have to stop exercising, I don't know if that includes dancing and poi as well. 

Meh.

Comments

[phaidros.livejournal.com]

Dude! Welcome to the club! (I just said "dude," didn't I?)

I have a herniated disc in my lower back -- if you want to hear the details or talk about this stuff, let me know. These things do work themselves out: I never had any surgery, I don't take any drugs for it, and I'm mostly pain free now. I just have to take care of myself, exercise, etc. I'm probably in better shape now than I was before it happened. (how it happened, I have no idea.)

[mrhavisham.livejournal.com]

Sorry about your herniated disc
But vicodins good right? Vicodin is really great if you mix it with Scotch

[alonewiththemoon]

ouch :-( I'm glad that at least it is something that can eventually right itself. I would guess that laying off dancing and poi for a bit would be the best idea, though I know how much that sucks.

[synaesthesia.livejournal.com]

I have a great chiropractor I can recommend (he works out of the same office as Amanda, who you should talk to about massage!).

*hug* Now you know, and knowing is half the battle right?? :)

:(

[sanguineempathy.livejournal.com]

Hope you heal up soon. *gentle hugs*

I'd ask your PT more specifically which activities you can do - perhaps he/she can recommend guidelines you can work with w/ respect to poi & dancing.

[pyrric.livejournal.com]

Oh, man, that sucks. I hope you're feeling better now thanks to the meds (the prednisone will really bring down the swelling in the disc, which will make a huge difference re: pain, plus Vicodin is always helpful).

[etrinao.livejournal.com]

don't believe the doctor. research more massage therapy and body work. maybe it will work itself out, but not as quickly as if you have help. why bother spending any more time than absolutely necessary ill?

[iterum.livejournal.com]

Ugh -- hope you recover quickly! Mis-aimed PT is no good; glad they'll be able to target it properly now.

[theamazingjb.livejournal.com]

My mom asked "cervical?"

She also wants to know how you did it.

[rojagato.livejournal.com]

Being in the patient role sucks when you're used to being active, and being a patient patient is really hard work. But you're strong AND handsome, so you'll get through this.

Now that your PT knows what the problem is, I hope they'll be able to fix you up with alternative exercises (or new ways of approaching your regular routine) to keep you near your accustomed level of activity.

[mrfph.livejournal.com]

Boo! Certainly there are some ways you can still be active. When I hurt my foot years ago I was ordered to stay off it. Then my back started hurting from being sedentary. I hope you can find something in the middle.

Maybe see you in August?