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10-21-2011, 12:55 AM
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Bone scan done - nothing there
I had the bone scan today. They inject you with a radioactive isotope. You come back 2 hours later and get into a contraption that is much like an MRI, but it's a 'gamma camera'. Tumors, fractures, infections, and areas of inflammation show up as areas of increased uptake of the isotope. Hot spots look like black discs or just darker areas.
I'll post images later so you can see what this is all about, but the result for me is not good. There is still no explanation of my pain syndrome that has been quite bad lately. At least 2 or 3 days a week, I wake up with a pain level of 8 or 9. These high pain episodes only last a few hours, but the rest of the day is not great either, just not writhing in pain. A few days a week, I'll get some relief and feel OK for a few hours, but these times are getting fewer, farther between and not lasting as long as they used to. bummer, Mark
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10-21-2011, 03:13 AM
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Mark i am so sorry. last time i saw you i thought you were in pain. I too had a bone scan which did not find anything relevant for me , just 2 fractured ribs. Explained that discomfort , but as you know it is nothing compared to the thoracic pain.
What is the next step for you? sorry again judy
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10-21-2011, 05:31 AM
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Hey Mark,
Really sorry to read that you're dealing with pain levels at any time that's as high as that even if it lasts only several hours. Any thought as to why it's that high when you awaken? Positioning? Are you able to sleep ok or do you have pain with this as well? I've had a bone scan too but it was quite some time ago. What's next re diagnostics?
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10-21-2011, 09:21 AM
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Ohh,holly *hit. nothing there on the bone scan...im so
 now,since i know what is feeling to fight with this frustrating thoracic pain.Worst thing is not get final diagnose,but i hope you will find it over time. Yeah,like other ask,,,what is your next plan?
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10-21-2011, 04:42 PM
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Mark,
Your frustration levels are off the charts, and justifiably so. Just wondering, how often- how much time do you spend in the zero gravity position? It's not a fix but might make you more comfortable. Finding so much relief in that position myself, I'm a big advocate. You can buy the pillows that will turn the couch or bed, even the floor, into a more comfortable respite at Relax the Back. Also, how often do you ice down the area? You can buy a medical ice machine (I think) that would rap your back while you sleep, perhaps allowing you to wake up with less pain levels? What about sleeping with a lidocaine patch? In short ????????? I'm truly sorry you're suffering so much. You've reached out to help so many others but can't help yourself. It sucks! Dale
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