My CT of my lumbar region was worse than it had been using my 2019 MRI for comparison and when I asked my neuro what treatment should be initiated, she said cortisone injections or RFA, Radiofrequency Ablation, which I have had 3x before in my spine. RFA, https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17411-radiofrequency-ablation I wonder if my baclofen pump will be an issue for RFA?
I have already tried the lidocaine patches prescription which I already had at home, recommended by the neurosurgeon, and Icy Hot Maximum, which was recommended by the internist with lidocaine in it too. Neither has proven effective in dealing with sitting pain. And yes, I tried each for a couple of days. Between my 1200 mg. of gabapentin that I take daily, and my baclofen pump, and extra strength Tylenol you would think it would be okay, but nope! Even heat, and ice packs have been tried, and did not help either.
Anyway, I think since it is not a life and death situation I can wait... till August when I see the neurosurgeon for a follow-up about the CT of the lumbar. And get his feedback.
Hubby goes today for his PET scan from his neck to just above his knees and a CT follow-up of his chest.
MY MUSES are below!
3 months and 4 years old, now 5!
I am called Aussie because my mom asked a sixteen-year-old girl looking at me in the crate I was in at the adoption site that day what she thought I should be named. Mom asked her age, but not her name...ha! And without hesitation, the teenager had said Aussie! By the way, she was just looking, so my mom did not steal me from her.
We never found out the girl's name; mom liked Aussie too. Since then, we have discovered that it is a ubiquitous name, but it is still just right for me! My parents think that I am uncommon, even say unique! I do like that.
I am an Australian Shepherd, a red Merl. And here is an interesting factoid about me was supposed to be a miniature Australian Shepherd, but as you might know, I AM NOT! Although I am now five years old, I am the baby, though I am the largest of the fur babies, and due to my breed and being standard, I am a bit too big, ha!
I was three months old when Mommy and Daddy adopted me. I had been taken- out of a hoarder's home in the Carolinas with my litter.
Above is my PIC, taken on the birthday I share with my dad, but dad is much older than me!!! I was the first to be adopted, on February 16, 2018, on Dad's brother's birthday.
I was turned in by my previous family, stating that I was misbehaving with their elderly dog it had been said that I was driving him crazy! I was the second to be adopted on 8/18/18 on clear out the shelters day!
My record called me Belle, so for no known reason, Mom decided I was more of a Bella; beautiful either way!
Hey, wait! Please don't forget me! I am Chance, pictured above, a Bichon Frise! I am eight years old, so they think, and the eldest, and I like getting up early with mom and Aussie. Bella sleeps late with Dad, till after seven most days, even later sometimes!
I enjoy a good tug-a-war on the ropes, that Dad had twisted for Aussie and me, and sometimes even Bella plays too! I was the last to be adopted on January 23, 2020.
I had been wandering the neighborhood for days, and then I saw Aussie and Bella in their living room window, so I hung out there...
The animal control lady had been called and came out to see if I had a chip I.D. with her machine, and Dad told her that he wanted to name me Chance. His reason is that if no one claimed me, "I want to give him a second chance!" So that is how I got the name Chance!
The Animal Welfare League checked me out and kept me for sixteen days until I was allowed to be adopted. Good evening.
Easy as Aussie, Bella, and Chance, now you got it! In order of adoption!
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