Back pain

Hi Jane 

Glad to see that a step is being taken towards what is going on.  Fingers  crossed  

Love Inanna x 

Hi Denby,How stressful for you both.I feel guilty for not having seen Mum for ages.My sister’s boss has got shingles so Sarah is having to work extra days.John is not feeling that well with colitis so I’m not sure when I will get over to the home.If it was nearer I could probably manage public transport but it’s an awkward place to get to.I hope you can get some where with the care agency.Love Jane x

Thanks Inanna,Hopefully I can get some answers or more tests.Love Jane x

Hi,The gp rung this morning.It turns out that the Bence Jones test was ok and it was another urinary protein that was raised.The doctor is going to speak to a colleague about that and get back to me if I need further tests.The back x ray showed a reduction in height/reduced cartilage in the lumbar vertebrae.I have an appointment with the physio on Thursday.I’m relieved that I don’t have myeloma as that was a concern.Love to all Jane x

Great news Jane  you must feel so relieved xx you hopefully ca get some relief from the physio soon xx take care love Tina xx

Thanks Tina,I am relieved,just need to find the cause of the raised urinary protein now.I hope all is well with you ? Love Jane x

Woohoo! so far anyway.

best, 

Denby

Thanks Denby,They have just rung to book the blood test for kidney function I need for the uro phone appt.I haven’t got a date for the uro yet,they are running behind due to the psndemic.I’m in the system though so I should hear soon.Love Jane x

Hi Jane, glad to hear it was a reassuring consultation. After my spinal fusion op I lost 3 inches in height. I hadn't even noticed until a nurse told me I was 5 foot 2 when I had been 5 foot 5 all my life. I was horrified. Sounds like your lumber vertebrae are squashing each other which explains the pain. Really hope the physio can help. Thank goodness it's not any kind of nasty C word, sincerely hope that's a thing of the past for you. Sending hugs xx

Thanks H,The arthritis is in all of the lumbar vertebrae and there are bony changes.Poor mum lost several inches in height due to severe arthritis.I was 5’7 but have shrunk a little bit.My sister also has it in her spine.Hopefully the physio can help.Love Jane x