In hospital again

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I'll,ring TOMMORROW and get one printed of ready for collection

[DNAR]

Yes water works and bowls fine apart from consterpation (opiats' I guess) just want my life back guys,PS,i,can get a copy of the MRI on disc,should I get a copy???

Good to know that is working OK Andy. Do you have any "saddle type symptoms" or distribution of your symptoms other than what you have mentioned?

Constipation can be due to opiates and this is likely what is happening but can be also due to the nerve compression. Did they give you Senna for that?

It is clear that you have a compressive issue on your nerves there. One possible explanation is a condition called Cauda Equina Syndrome, although it commonly present as "saddle" type distribution it can also present similarly to the way you are presenting. They can clearly see the tolerance of spaces on your MRI spine. This is why its important to correlate with clinical findings as that is an excellent indicator of nerve damage. A neuro-radiologist can spot a lot of issues as compared to a general radiologist, this is why a neuro-radiologist is tuned to deal with this. I also suspect that you previous back surgeries may contribute to the issues as your anatomy of your spine is already different.

You can get a copy of your MRI spine on a disc and you can have a second opinion (preferably a neuro-radiologist) coupled with a proper re-examination of the distribution of your symptoms so they can correlate the findings clinically and radiologically. A nerve conduction studies to map out the area involved will be helpful and will aid with localising.

Hope this helps you out.

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Well guys a little light has shone a good friend of mine must of you will no DAVE ..FORGEBEAR, I Was chatting to him last night about some parts,and the subject some how turn to SPINES anyway 18 months ago had similar symptoms to what I am presenting he recommended a MR IAN HARDING who is a spinal specialising in my issues and degenerative bone disease etc etc,so I've spoke to my GP this morning and he's done a referral to see MR IAN HARDING as he works out of SOUTHMEAD SPINAL TRAUMA UNIT BRISTOL which is 20 mins away, DAVE FORGE BEAR after a 3 month recovery was almost back to new! I feal like a little weight has been lifted the most positive I've felt in 2 years at least. Andy

[Tankbear]

That’s good news Andy.

Hope he sort you out quickly.

Ian.

[Max-U52]

Glad to hear about the good news, Andy. Did you get good news about the Jagdtiger? I just hooked mine up to a Flysky i-10 and there really is no substitute for a decent TX. I have a bunch of the cheap ones, and they work, but this thing just feels so good to drive. It's almost like it's doing lewd stuff to my fingers. And my fingers like it.

[tankmad]

Get well soon bud.
Stevie

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Max-u52 no mate I bought Turnigy 9xr pro about 6 weeks ago I love it.
Well guys I have my appointment through to see Mr Harding Earliest appointment was 21st of April (the wife's birthday ooooops) but another 5 weeks like this but he is one of the leading spinal trauma specialist in the country,someone asked about the power in my right leg,I can move it from the hip fine,the foot won't stay straight its drifted from the heel so the toes are pointing north east when I try and walk to the kitchen with one hand on the wall I have to flick my right leg forward so I can watch my foot land flat before moving but can't always guarantee the leg will hold,there is very little strength in the leg and I have NO movement below the knee,also someone asked what happens when they do the hammer test on knees and ankle NO response and also sharps test on foot No response,pain as been bearable today just.
Best Wishes
Andy