@LnzyHou
How are you lady? Any MRI news yet?
Orthopedic doc just called me.
No catastrophic illness or damage revealed MRI. Significantly more arthritis in spine than shown on X-rays. Says predictable for woman my age who was actively involved in tough sports, skiing, skating, snowshoeing, snowmobiling etc. Add in car accidents, falls, yada yada
Wants me to start course of oral steroids, continue PT with traction, elect stim, core strengthening, etc. lidocaine patches, muscle relaxants
Getting old not for sissies.
@LnzyHou
Awesome. Core strengthening is what I am working on right now. Having it helps everything. You will get there. I am still working on it, lol.
Steroids in short doses are miracle drugs. It's going to be better.
Thanks. Not crazy about it but gonna try. Next stop injections in the spine.
@LnzyHou
We did those in the OR sometimes with great success for some.
But I hope you don't have to even go there.
@CinnamonGirlE
Doc said great success with steroids in short term. Felt PT & core strengthening could do the trick.
If not, will refer me to spine expert in her practice.