Myelogram

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I'm just like the rest of you. I had a Harrington Rod/Fusion for

scoliosis in 1980. For the last 25 years I proudly said I have no

pain, I'm very active, no problems. I gave birth to twins 10 years

ago; naturally. The birth process was a piece of cake compared to my

surgery 25 years ago.

However, the story is much different today. About two years ago I

started getting right hip pain. The pain now goes into my thigh and

into my right pelvic bone, and across my lower back. I feel like I'm

falling forward when I walk any distance. I'm in chronic pain. My pain

level never leave an 8. I've had two CT's to rule out any pelvic

issues. I've had an unsucceful epidural injection. I've had an in

conclusive MRI due to distortion from the Harrington Rod. I'm now

getting ready to have a CT Myelogram to figure out the what and why.

I've just started having a lot of upper left side rib/hump pain. By

the end of the day I feel like I'm carrying a ton of bricks. I've put

on 30 lbs. because I can't exercise. I find myself using my legs to

pull myself up all the time - which has caused some major calf pain.

Thankfully I've figured out another way to pull myself up without too

much pain. I feel so slowed down compared to a year ago. I thought I

was just getting older (only 39). However, the doctors tell me its not

that. However, they don't know what to do with me.

I've been able to continue working full time without missing any time

off. I'm honestly saving all my vacation/sick time because I

instinctively know that I'll have to have some type of surgery.

I've seen three different doctors and they all say, Spinal Stenosis,

segatal(sp?)Inbalance and Radiculitis.

Any comments would be great!