Today, I received the good news that my spine looks normal. Either the degenerative disc that was diagnosed 5 years prior magically healed, or my current doctor is an idiot. Considering that it's felt like someone is chiseling into my spine for some days, I'm leaning toward the latter. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after hearing the results of my spinal tap, following several scans, my doctor said discovering that I have Multiple Sclerosis was a "happy accident". FML
Today, while getting a followup to my MRI, my doctor joked that he "had bad news, and more bad news." Apparently my bulging discs were pressing on my spinal column, which was causing my back pain. The other bad news was my hip pain, it's caused by torn cartilage in there. I need to see two different specialists. FML
Today, I finally sorted out my health insurance and went to the doctor. After seeing my X-rays and confirming I still had scoliosis, he also confirmed arthritis in both hips, 2 exploded discs and that I have "the back of a 50 year-old." I'm 24. FML
Today, I went to my doctor to get my x-ray results. Turns out, I have a fractured spine and a chip of my spine has moved. Now I'm in a neck brace because my dad didn't think it was serious, and told me to "suck it up princess." FML
Today, my parents brought me to the doctor because I was "faking" a headache. One thing led to another, and it turns out I have a tumor pressing against my spine. FML
Today, my doctor called with my test results, which seem to tell him that there's absolutely nothing wrong with me. I'm still sitting here with an appendage that I'd swear was dispensing napalm, but now I have a $500 bill to go with it. FML
Today, after nerve pain and trouble sitting down, I found a lump in my ass crack. My doctor thought might be a tumour or cancer, so I was sent for scans. Apparently my whole life I’ve had an ingrown vestigial tail at the bottom of my spine hidden under the skin. FML
Today, I managed to "permanently and irrevocably" damage my spine. How? By bending down and picking up a piece of paper. According to my doctor, essentially I need to, "bend over like a stripper if I want to pick something up." FML
Today, I got a message that my physician looked up my MRI and is now talking with a neurosurgeon to discuss next steps. No big deal, except this is serious spinal surgery and I'm not sure how expensive this is going to be. FML
Today, my job threatened to fire me because I left work early. I left because I can't sit, stand, lay down or walk due to back pain. I went to my doctor after leaving work and turns out I have a herniated disc. My job still doesn't care, and my job is now in jeopardy. FML
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Top comments
Tripartita 45
Don't know why you're ignoring option three: your doctor is being paid off by a coalition of spine gnomes who are mining for spine gold. The longer you remain ignorant, the more they get.
wheresmymary 22
Perhaps find a second opinion
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darkshadus 10
I have deteriating disk disease myself I used to be 6ft tall and and now I'm 5ft 8 in the pain is extruciating. A good Orthopedic Dr is one you want to have so I recommend a second as I have done because the first dr told me it was just sciatica
ForSeriousReally 17
I had a doctor like that once. You have my sympathies.
JGreene2452 0
The simplest solution is to make an appointment with an orthopedic doctor to have your spine looked at. Do not go get a referral from your primary care physician because you'll have to pay for two doctor's visits instead of one and your doctor might refuse to give you the referral.
Timothy469_fml 6
An xray may not show disc disease. The simple answer is that you need an MRI.
geevee 1
Depending on how far gone the disc is, an x-ray can show it but yes, an MRI is much more detailed and will also show other things as well, such as bulging, ruptures, tears, etc. A good MRI and a good doctor who can properly read them is a must.