Kerbear
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I have not experienced pain up until the last 3 months or so, my neck and shoulders have been really bothering me so the Dr ordered an MRI of my c spine and lower lumbar basically the results show mild degenerative changes and facet joints arthropathy lordosis mild signal loss and tarliv cysts on the right and left c5-c7, the lower lumbar about the same with cysts at the s1 and l4-l5. Some bone spurs as well.
There are times when my ankles hips and knees ache. I will not see the Dr until my 3 month visit on January 19, but I do know that in 2012 I had a full MRI head to toe and these changes were not noted.
If course my first question was is this what is causing all my problems? Can't blame a girl for hoping, anyway I am guessing here but can this be from lack of muscle support?
I also started the cymbalta to address the depression and anxiety I am experiencing and the Dr said it could help with some of my pain. I am trying to stay away from narcotics until absolutely necessary.
Also does anyone else use a nutri ninja or any other extraction device to aid with nutrition I have been for a week and love it I have seen a difference in my energy level but I see warnings all over my books that came with it to check with my Dr. Etc etc ... I can't see how there would be any risk to my health and none of my meds indicate to stay away from any certain foods except grapefruit.?
Thanks as always I appreciate all of your time and tips I have ordered the large wheeled rollator, thanks to all who helped me feel better about this.
There are times when my ankles hips and knees ache. I will not see the Dr until my 3 month visit on January 19, but I do know that in 2012 I had a full MRI head to toe and these changes were not noted.
If course my first question was is this what is causing all my problems? Can't blame a girl for hoping, anyway I am guessing here but can this be from lack of muscle support?
I also started the cymbalta to address the depression and anxiety I am experiencing and the Dr said it could help with some of my pain. I am trying to stay away from narcotics until absolutely necessary.
Also does anyone else use a nutri ninja or any other extraction device to aid with nutrition I have been for a week and love it I have seen a difference in my energy level but I see warnings all over my books that came with it to check with my Dr. Etc etc ... I can't see how there would be any risk to my health and none of my meds indicate to stay away from any certain foods except grapefruit.?
Thanks as always I appreciate all of your time and tips I have ordered the large wheeled rollator, thanks to all who helped me feel better about this.