I Am Jack's Inflamed Source of Pain
Added 2020-06-09 22:43:40 +0000 UTCDear Insane Children,
Quick update for those of you who've been following along on my Adventures in Massive Migraines.
A few weeks ago an MRI of my head (skull, brain, etc), revealed no brain worms, cancer, or other possible sources of my recurring migraine headaches. This was a relief but also frustrating because it meant I still had no idea what was causing my headaches, nausea, weakness, tingling in hands, ringing in ears, etc.
So we went back for an MRI of my neck last week and...
You see that little side-ways V-shaped spike poking out from between two vertebrae and compressing on my spinal nerve?
That's called a Herniated (or slipped) disk. And the resulting pinched nerve is what's causing all my problems.
So... yay? At least I now know what's going on. And there's hope for non-surgical treatment through rest, exercise, diet, and physical therapy.
And we're fortunate to be living only 10 minutes away from a newly opened high-tech hospital that focuses on exactly these kinds of problems, so... double yay?
Always look on the bright side!
I'll not bore you with any additional updates on this topic - unless they are really interesting, gory, or otherwise engaging.
Thank you, as always, for being supportive, kind, and understanding while I've struggled through this. There have been more than a few days in the past months where I've been unable to get out of bed - and I feel bad for those times when the updates weren't coming frequently enough. Thankfully we've got a good team, good supporters, and the work - as you've seen - continues even when I am writhing in agony. Triple yay!
From Shanghai with Yay,
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Comments
I feel for you! Your scan looks like mine but I got surgery cause I had myelopathy. Hope you continue to feel better. Keep us updated. β€οΈ
2020-07-14 17:26:47 +0000 UTCI'm glad that you finally have answers! I'm sending positive vibes and good wishes for a quick and seamless recovery!
2020-06-14 15:24:13 +0000 UTCWell, this is good news.
Saleh Abu-Rashid
2020-06-11 11:19:02 +0000 UTCOuch! That certainly doesn't sound fun! It's good you know what's wrong though. Here's hoping your recovery is smooth sailing! (lol I made a Pirate Jam jokeπ)
2020-06-10 20:41:17 +0000 UTCHappy to hear you finally figured it out and are so close to where you can get further checkups and treatment if required. My brother did have the same situation in his back and he did eventually have to go in for a surgery but he was fine and he has been so much better all the years since with no pain since. Hopefully you won't have to go that inconvenient route.
2020-06-10 16:25:21 +0000 UTCMy mom's got some herniated disks and I know how much it sucks! I'm so glad it's not something deadly, though, and I hope treatment serves you well! β€
Wendy Jaa
2020-06-10 12:46:36 +0000 UTCSo happy to hear that it isnβt something deadly, wishing you the best American!
Eleven
2020-06-10 10:17:06 +0000 UTCGlad you now know the reason why, hope the physical therapy etc works wonders soon for you
2020-06-10 07:52:02 +0000 UTCat least you know what's going on now, so that's.... good? ^_^
Catheryn Alice North
2020-06-10 07:31:31 +0000 UTCYeah glad you figured it out.
Abetternamenow
2020-06-10 06:59:32 +0000 UTCUpper back/ Posture brace might help too. I have one and it's helped a lot.
2020-06-10 05:42:49 +0000 UTCMy brother had this problem when he was doing long distance truck driving. They made a tiny cut, in the front of his neck, in order to fix it. It was pretty gross because he had a drainage tube inserted before he went home. Hope you feel better and won't need any surgery!
Tequila JoJo
2020-06-10 03:23:38 +0000 UTCSo glad you have answers! Rest well!
2020-06-10 01:54:27 +0000 UTCI'm so glad to know there's treatment available to help you! I hope you get well soon and thank you for your hard work!
2020-06-10 01:20:10 +0000 UTCContinue to get well π
2020-06-10 01:08:27 +0000 UTCHopefully getting the disk delt with is fast and painless. Feel better soon.
2020-06-10 00:32:48 +0000 UTCThe most treatable answer! Huzzah!
Stephanie Groth
2020-06-09 23:46:11 +0000 UTCIβm so glad you found some answers! I hope youβre able to rest up and recover quickly!
Melissa Chanyarlak
2020-06-09 23:20:41 +0000 UTC
