My back/leg pain.

[Plaidman]

I get back from my doctor today. After tests and MRis, my hip is like that of a fifty year old man. I'll likely need replacement. We going to do more tests, and I'll get my options then.

At least it explains all the pain I've had for a few years. Also vicadon prescription.

[Broomjockey]

my hip is like that of a fifty year old man. I'll likely need replacement.

Dude, that sucks. Hip problems blow. I've been dealing with them pretty much my entire life. I'm pullin' for you to get through it as best as possible.

[Ree]

Also vicadon prescription.Dude!
Be careful with that shit.

Make sure there aren't any interactions with any of your other meds.

[AccountingDrone]

I get back from my doctor today. After tests and MRis, my hip is like that of a fifty year old man. I'll likely need replacement. We going to do more tests, and I'll get my options then.

At least it explains all the pain I've had for a few years. Also vicadon prescription.

Femoral-acetabular impingement? They can sneak up on a person!

[Der Cute]

Vicodin + alcohol = EVIL BAD NASTY.

Not good at all. Go dry. Be sober. No drinky when using pills.

My honey had hip surgery when he was ..uh..2. His femur had the ball joint, but the hip socket wasn't formed - the pelvic bone where the hip socket should be ...was solid. Docs had to drill / cut a hole for it and put him in a body cast for 18 mos. Actually pioneered a new technique! (this was back in the 60's tho).

Hon - I'm glad you found the cause of the owie, but be careful with that drug. It's really intense.

Cutenoob

[Plaidman]

I'll be careful with the pills. Its only like, up to two 500 mg which I'm pretty sure is a low dose.

Thanks all. Still no more word though from docotor. I'm waiting patiently. I'll call him mon-tuesday to get more feedback.

[DGoddessChardonnay]

Oh Dude . . . that sucks royally.:(

Vicodin can be tricky . . . as can other prescribed meds, so if you're going to have a drink, don't take the pills. Some people can't take this med . . .it knocks them out for a loop.

This I speak from experience with various pain/anti-inflammatory/muscle relaxants . . .I'd take my meds first thing in the morning before leaving for work, then in the evening if I decided I wanted a glass of wine, then I'd forgo the meds for the evening, but then that depended on how bad my neck/shoulders and arm were hurting. If I ached too bad or the spasms were rough, I'd simply take the meds, have a diet soda or bottled water for the evening.

That seemed to be the safe way to handle that for me.

But anyway, double check with your doctor(s) to see if the Vicodin will interact with any other meds you're currently taking. And also make sure you follow directions to the letter. If a med says take with food, then take either right before or right after you have a full meal.;)

When I have more time, I'll tell you in detail about the Percocet experience . . .and why you shouldn't take that one unless the pain level is 9 or greater. :no:

[Plaidman]

Greatola. My doctor updated it to percepet medicine.

[Broomjockey]

Greatola. My doctor updated it to percepet medicine.

No fair. The strongest stuff I've ever gotten is Tylenol 3. And I've a sensitivity to codeine. How come I never get the good stuff? Even when I had my wisdom teeth taken out, I got extra-strength aspirin. *grumble grumble*

[DGoddessChardonnay]

No fair. The strongest stuff I've ever gotten is Tylenol 3. And I've a sensitivity to codeine. How come I never get the good stuff? Even when I had my wisdom teeth taken out, I got extra-strength aspirin. *grumble grumble*

When I had a wisdom tooth cut out years ago, I was given Vicodin. Perhaps it depends on the dentist and the patient's tolerance level for pain? I'm not sure, but that could explain why different doctors prescribe different medications for the same thing(s.) :shrug:

[Broomjockey]

Perhaps it depends on the dentist and the patient's tolerance level for pain?

Well, I'm sure it does, but still, I've a fairly extensive medical history, and some of it ain't pretty, and apart from probably whatever I was on during my surgery, I've never been given any strong painkillers. And trust me, sometimes, they'd have been nice.

[TheRedHeadOFDoom]

It's cool. I've got an eye on plaidman. I have been on a workmans comp case for almost 9 months now, and am no longer on percocet, they moved me on to straight oxycontin,20mg ATC. so I know what it's like, and I am watching him closely and talking to him daily.

[Plaidman]

I got the results of my MRI on paper, but I have no f***king idea what it means. If I post it, can anyone help?

[Ree]

I got the results of my MRI on paper, but I have no f***king idea what it means. If I post it, can anyone help?We can certainly try.
We're not doctors...we just play one of the internet. :p

[Plaidman]

We can certainly try.
We're not doctors...we just play one of the internet. :p

Every little bit helps!

MRI test
There is 22 degrees rotatory dextroscoliosis centered at L1, with compenstory levoscolisosis at the lower lumbar spine. There is no evident congenital vertebral abnormalities or widening of the neural foramina and no compression deformity. There are osteophtes seen along the right side of the L1-2 and L2-3 disk spaces. There is no apparent paravertebral soft tissue masses.
Impression: S-shaped scoliosis at the thoracolumbar and lower lumbar spine.

X-ray
Current study shows marked degenerative narrowing of the hip join space with bone-on-bone along the superior acetabular roof, with lateral subluxation, and deformity of the femoral head. There is loss of bone density along the lateral iliac wing, with sclerosis along the superior acetabular margin. Correlate clinically as to whether the patient has had any past surgery to account the bony defect, otherwise bony destructive lesion cannot be excluded.

(I never had surgery BTW)

Impression: Bony defect along the lateral iliac wing margin. Degenerative narrowing of the hip joint with femoral head deformity.

I really have no idea what the hell any of the above means, and my doctor hasnt called me back for it yet.

[Ree]

22 degrees rotatory dextroscoliosis centered at L1This means there's a curve in your spine.
22 degrees describes the amount and angle of curvature and L1 is the area on the spine where the curving takes place.
http://www.manateechiropractic.com/interactive_spine/main_image.gif
http://www.popovic.com.au/imgs/spinenerves.jpg
compenstory levoscolisosis at the lower lumbar spineI believe this means, because of the curvature, your body is making a correction and curving slightly to the left at the lower spine.
There are osteophtes seen along the right sideOsteophytes are small bone spurs. Those are little growths of bone that are produced by the body as a reaction to stop joint movement.

*I know there's a lot more, but that's all I have time to explain right now. I'm really tired.
If nobody else steps in, I'll do my best tomorrow to explain more.

[Der Cute]

Current study shows marked degenerative narrowing of the hip join space with bone-on-bone along the superior acetabular roof, with lateral subluxation, and deformity of the femoral head.

This part sounds like your hip joint has been narrowing, along with bone to bone grinding on the top part of the ball joint - and the ball IN the socked (femoral head) is mis-shapen.

So the joint is decaying and your femur's knob that sits inside the hip joint wasnt/isn't shaped correctly...resulting in bone grind/pain.

Cutenoob

[cinema guy]

my hip is like that of a fifty year old man.

I'm guessing you are not fifty? Or 60, cos then it would be a good thing.

I hope you can get it sorted out quickly and painlessly.

[AccountingDrone]

This part sounds like your hip joint has been narrowing, along with bone to bone grinding on the top part of the ball joint - and the ball IN the socked (femoral head) is mis-shapen.

So the joint is decaying and your femur's knob that sits inside the hip joint wasnt/isn't shaped correctly...resulting in bone grind/pain.

Cutenoob

it is properly called femoral-acetabular impingement =) I have it. Annoying as fuck, isnt it.