Sunday, May 17, 2009
Spondylolisthesis!?!
About a month ago I was diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis. This is when one vertebra slips forward over the vertebra below it. It's so frustrating, I noticed my lower back was hurting really bad while I was road biking. I have gone to a Chiropracter and a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation doctor with the same diagnosis. The doctor I am currently seeing wants me to get an MRI. With health insurance we'll have to pay out of pocket about $600-. An MRI will help the doctor know if it was a new injury vs if I've had it my whole life, which will determine what treatment he does for me. It really is a sad thing, I'm preparing for Little Red Riding Hood which is in 3 weeks, I've been planning on doing 100 miles, I really hope I can!
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That's horrible! I hope you are still able to do your bike trip. That is a crazy name-spondylosisthesis.
Health care is so crazy expensive.. even with good insurance. Sorry to hear about your back. Good luck.. I hope it gets better for your ride. 100 Miles.. that is incredible!!
You and Chauncey Billups have terrible luck with medical stuff. Good luck with the bike ride! Bring a pump this time :)
Oh my goodness...that is crazy! I hope they can get it all figured out for you...and good luck with the 100 I think that is just awesome!
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