Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Hi, hope everyone is doing much better today. I have a question please. Do any of you have Narrowing of the spine ?? If you had this did you have surgery for it and did it help ?? Thank you Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 3, 2004 Report Share Posted November 3, 2004 Heidi, My spine is being narrowed because of the inflammation in it, and it's my understanding that surgery would not help my condition. Anti-inflamatories or prednisone help more, as does valium, which relaxes the spine. I don't know how similar your condition may be. If there were a surgery that would get me out of this pain, I might just be willing. Hope you find what you're looking for. There are some good spine institutes in the country. Dix Heidi wrote: Do any of you have Narrowing of the spine ?? did you have surgery for it, did it help ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2004 Report Share Posted November 4, 2004 Hi Heidi, If you are referring to what they call Spinal Stenosis, then yes. I was born with a very skinny spine. Most people develop it with age. As far as I know, there isn't anything they can do for it. You can only try to help the discs as it progresses. If you want more info, just email, or look me up on Yahoo Messenger as Watrq2. Blessed Be, Lori in California ----- Original Message ----- Do any of you have Narrowing of the spine ?? If you had this did you have surgery for it and did it help ?? Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I used to get migraines litterally all the time...3-4 a week. When I had a major flare last year, of course I was put on high dose steroids along with all kinds of other meds. I went migraine free for a long time....after I started taking MTX I began to get headaches. I do get migraines still, but nothing like I use to. I have had about 5 or so in that last year... Are you taking folic acid? It is my understanding that anyone on MTX should also be taking folic acid. It helps with the wide array of side effects from MTX. I know it can make your stomach hurt. I felt a little bit ill in my stomach the first time I took MTX but haven't had stomach issues since then. I was, however, already on a prescription acid reducer thanks to the steroids. You should definately talk to your doctor and/or pharmacy about what to do to minimize the negative side effects of the MTX. Good luck, April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I am on folic acid I take one everyday and my doctor put me on acid reducer on baby asprin a day I had no idea I had uti infection I have been off mtx for about 2 weeks now and I still feel the pain in my head not as bad but still there Thanks Amy ________________________________ To: Stillsdisease Sent: Mon, March 8, 2010 3:17:21 PM Subject: Re: got a question  I used to get migraines litterally all the time...3-4 a week. When I had a major flare last year, of course I was put on high dose steroids along with all kinds of other meds. I went migraine free for a long time....after I started taking MTX I began to get headaches. I do get migraines still, but nothing like I use to. I have had about 5 or so in that last year... Are you taking folic acid? It is my understanding that anyone on MTX should also be taking folic acid. It helps with the wide array of side effects from MTX. I know it can make your stomach hurt. I felt a little bit ill in my stomach the first time I took MTX but haven't had stomach issues since then. I was, however, already on a prescription acid reducer thanks to the steroids. You should definately talk to your doctor and/or pharmacy about what to do to minimize the negative side effects of the MTX. Good luck, April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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