tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post8171776494617151292..comments2024-03-26T20:17:30.126-07:00Comments on Every Blade of Grass: MRI Reults Are In.....drjimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-30025323214936016962020-02-24T18:34:59.436-08:002020-02-24T18:34:59.436-08:00Turns out we have a good Orthopedic Center here, c...Turns out we have a good Orthopedic Center here, called, strangely enough, "The Orthopedic and Spine Center of the Rockies". It's in the big medical campus where I had the MRI performed, and where my Cardiologist hangs his shingle.<br /><br />Our DIL was going to be a "Sports Physical Therapist" (No jobs for that), and she says they're very good at what they do.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-40303638053300175692020-02-20T15:14:04.201-08:002020-02-20T15:14:04.201-08:00Yeah, I was worried there might be something reall...Yeah, I was worried there might be something really bad going on, but considering how many hard miles are on this chassis, I guess I'm getting over to the other end of the curve on parts replacement.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-27560389090057391032020-02-19T15:38:11.421-08:002020-02-19T15:38:11.421-08:00Well, the good news is nothing catastrophic. The ...Well, the good news is nothing catastrophic. The bad news is a grab bag of "things start to wear out at 100,000 miles"<br /><br />:-(Borepatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029434172945099693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-54207371787477546592020-02-19T13:27:21.458-08:002020-02-19T13:27:21.458-08:00And I hope you get your back problems fixed!And I hope you get your back problems fixed!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-2064926474999804052020-02-19T13:00:06.347-08:002020-02-19T13:00:06.347-08:00The local hospital is pretty good, and the UCHealt...The local hospital is pretty good, and the UCHealth system is pretty good, but I have no idea what's next.<br /><br />I suspect a new hip.....drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-29139540311807420232020-02-19T12:59:09.225-08:002020-02-19T12:59:09.225-08:00Ouch! Hope you get things sorted out.Ouch! Hope you get things sorted out.Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-40646640052409277512020-02-19T08:35:14.763-08:002020-02-19T08:35:14.763-08:00If you get a new hip. Find an Ortho that does the ...If you get a new hip. Find an Ortho that does the anterior replacement. I was up same day, home the next and walking with walker short distance day 3. Back to work in 6 weeks.MaddMedichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05885790973932408114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-1226485393664136172020-02-18T21:36:51.596-08:002020-02-18T21:36:51.596-08:00Thanks for the validation, SiG.
I did a copy-past...Thanks for the validation, SiG.<br /><br />I did a copy-paste-print of the report so I could read up on the condition(s) described. I hadn't thought about the the things you spotted, but I agree, the space is thinning out as the cartilage is wearing away.<br /><br />I'll call them again tomorrow to see what the next steps are. I'm sure they'll want me to do the PT.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-36145077263330912232020-02-18T19:17:34.822-08:002020-02-18T19:17:34.822-08:00From the report, I'd have thought you were goi...From the report, I'd have thought you were going to say they're sending you to an orthopedic surgeon to talk about hip replacements. With "moderate to severe" thinning of cartilage and the joint space narrowing (with less cartilage, it has to close up), you're on the way. <br /><br />My wife went through the glucosamine and other supplements. She said nothing helps when it's bone on bone. You still have some cartilage left, but they always say you'll know when it's time. <br /><br />Funny thing is everyone I know who has had both hips replaced waited longer for the first one than the second. All both of them! I read that as they realized surgery wasn't as bad as they were afraid it would be and didn't want to wait as long and endure as much pain the second time. <br />SiGraybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00280583031339062059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-33554142422347153062020-02-18T19:02:33.946-08:002020-02-18T19:02:33.946-08:00I know how he felt....I know how he felt....drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-24045464523457709932020-02-18T17:20:11.650-08:002020-02-18T17:20:11.650-08:00Hope you get it figured out. I had forgotten til y...Hope you get it figured out. I had forgotten til you mentioned DMSO. The Cowman took DMSO years ago for a bad shoulder. There were mornings where that was about the only thing that would allow him to saddle up.Brighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01785525907917484210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-78982014369062311692020-02-18T15:41:38.175-08:002020-02-18T15:41:38.175-08:00Not at this time. My Doctor has mentioned getting ...Not at this time. My Doctor has mentioned getting another opinion from an Orthopedic specialist, and I'm sure she'll forward the MRI results after we confer again.<br /><br />It's not something I'm looking forward to, but I know several people who had complete hip replacement, and they said it wasn't as "bad" as they expected.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-889317904637567032020-02-18T15:39:11.145-08:002020-02-18T15:39:11.145-08:00Thanks. It ain't fun!Thanks. It ain't fun!drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-3572084453672262672020-02-18T15:38:50.445-08:002020-02-18T15:38:50.445-08:00I take Glucosamine Chondroitan, and have been for ...I take Glucosamine Chondroitan, and have been for quite some years. It helps my knees tremendously. If I haven't been on it for a while, it takes several days to a week to start working, and about as long to stop.<br /><br />My Dad tried DMSO decades ago, but I don't remember if it helped him.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-61533864680224781682020-02-18T15:34:11.235-08:002020-02-18T15:34:11.235-08:00That's Naproxen, which is what the Worker'...That's Naproxen, which is what the Worker's Comp "Doctor" back in Kalifornia prescribed. I don't recall if it did much, but I'll consult with my current Doctor on it.drjimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647484115197408897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-28782383755340371732020-02-18T15:20:23.356-08:002020-02-18T15:20:23.356-08:00Are you looking at hip replacements?Are you looking at hip replacements?LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538854359365988863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-89649072351451487422020-02-18T15:18:30.822-08:002020-02-18T15:18:30.822-08:00What Vicki said. Hang in there, brother.What Vicki said. Hang in there, brother.Rev. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04588179227576383679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-80472299792679583682020-02-18T14:59:13.344-08:002020-02-18T14:59:13.344-08:00What helps me with my knees is MSM (Methylsulfonyl...What helps me with my knees is MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane). I take 1,000 -4,000 msg daily. Not expensive, and few side affects. It takes a few days to notice the difference; fewer when you stop taking it.Well Seasoned Foolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16670165728759453075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4901205574058136834.post-39647737501483842712020-02-18T13:58:30.468-08:002020-02-18T13:58:30.468-08:00No fun. No fun at all. I find that Aleve works b...No fun. No fun at all. I find that Aleve works better for me than other over the counter pain relievers. I feel for ya! Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409645438732452330noreply@blogger.com