Compression fractures and shoulder problems
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
March 5, 2017 10:42am CST
My wife Anne has both. The L3 vertebrae has a compression fracture and her right shoulder has rotator cuff problems. Scans and other diagnostics have shown that these are problems that are causing a lot of pain, along with her fibromyalgia.
Oddly, for a city our size there are few docs who deal with compression fractures. This is not her first one and so we are going to Portland for a consultation at Oregon Health and Science University. She got a very non-invasive fix there several years ago, in and out in one day with some excellent care.
This visit is just a consultation and we will leave early tomorrow morning and drive back when we are finished. I am hoping that some good alternatives to surgery are available. She has had to stop her Tai Chi classes for now and misses that a lot.
Your good wishes for Anne will be appreciated.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
5 Mar 17
It is only 100 miles each way, but traffic is heavier in the afternoon coming home.
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@sallypup (69157)
• Centralia, Washington
5 Mar 17
@JamesHxstatic 100 horrid miles. I dread our next drive to your world though once I get there I will not be such a downer.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Mar 17
@sallypup I have driven it so many times. Going up is not bad, coming home can be harder.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
6 Mar 17
@JamesHxstatic I am so sorry, I hope you can fix the problem soon.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Mar 17
@LadyDuck So do we. Thanks, Anna!
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Mar 17
Thank you, Anna. The trip was canceled just as we started out. Insurance problems.
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@Marilynda1225 (91013)
• United States
6 Mar 17
I'm sorry to hear that Annie is suffering from these health issues. Does it interfere with her quilting?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Mar 17
It does, but she in the midst of one on the subject of "bridges" and keeps at it. I hang it on her design wall so she can see it that way.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
7 Mar 17
@JudyEv She has an appointment with a local doc now.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Mar 17
Anne has fallen a number of times over the years, skiing, accidental tripping, and only once in the last nine years that I have known her. All that, combined with osteoporosis, could be it.
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
7 Mar 17
I hope she does alright- back pain is such a hateful thing - I hope she finds some relief
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@Montecristodog (787)
• United States
7 Mar 17
James,I could relate. I have had shoulder surgery and it was no fun. Will keep your wife in my prayers.
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@celticeagle (189793)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Mar 17
I hope this is successful and there are some alternatives. My best to Anne.
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@allknowing (153544)
• India
6 Mar 17
Hope she will be fine without surgery. I too am a victim of vertebrae fractures but I do not get pain.
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@averygirl72 (38847)
• Philippines
6 Mar 17
Hope your wife will find the right treatment to solve her problems as soon as possible
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Mar 17
It would be great to come up with something good for the pain. Thanks!
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Mar 17
@jaboUK, thank you, we hope so too.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Mar 17
I know she is hurting since she is not doing Tai Chi. She loves it.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
6 Mar 17
Thanks, @teamfreak16. So do we.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
31 Dec 17
I am sorry what Anne is going through. I have injured shoulder problems and my lower back is sprained.
