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Bad news for Shiney
« on: July 30, 2016, 09:43:51 PM »
A couple of weeks ago I developed a sore neck so I went to the doc and he reckoned it was swelling so gave me painkillers and put me on a course of acupuncture. (This didn't really fix me up)

   

About a week ago I was using my right arm to push myself up out of bed and was struck by a pain through the shoulder into the base of my neck (OUCH) :eek
Ever since then I have had intermittent pain shooting through my shoulder and right arm (quite painful and can be brought on by any movement I make even just walking :||||)
Oh and the neck pain has also gotten worse :fp

So the doc sent me to get an MRI (I only just fit in the damn little tube >:())
Anyway the results have come in...

Large Syringohydromyelia at C6/7

(Syringohydromyelia is a disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, can expand and elongate over time, destroying the spinal cord. The damage may result in pain, paralysis, weakness, and stiffness in the back, shoulders, and extremities.)

The doc has referred me to a neurosurgeon at the Hospital and I am waiting to hear from them :well :well :well

So as a result of this I'm not riding the bike (Well I have ridden twice during these 2 weeks, just down the road and back... So hard to stop riding :'() and I'm off work until this is fixed.

Anyway I just thought I'd let my OzSTOC family know whats going on with me and why I won't be seen out on the bike for a while.

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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2016, 10:17:15 PM »
Now thats just not on.

One hopes that the witch doctors fix you soon, after all cant have you not riding.
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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2016, 10:20:40 PM »
Now thats just not on.

One hopes that the witch doctors fix you soon, after all cant have you not riding.

My thoughts exactly  :thumbsup
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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2016, 10:32:12 PM »
Oh no Shiney..... Please be OK, I hope all will be well, fingers crossed for good news and positive thoughts sent your way big time.......
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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2016, 10:35:32 PM »
Oh no Shiney..... Please be OK, I hope all will be well, fingers crossed for good news and positive thoughts sent your way big time.......

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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2016, 10:38:36 PM »
Seriously bad sheet!  Prayers for your complete recovery, and soon.     :phone   You know- telephone to glory, always answers etc    :thumb
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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2016, 10:43:37 PM »
Seriously bad sheet!  Prayers for your complete recovery, and soon.     :phone   You know- telephone to glory, always answers etc    :thumb

Thanks Biggles :hatwave
I just hope to get in to see the neurosurgeon sometime soon so I can find out what he recommends as the fix.
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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2016, 10:46:10 PM »
Reading the Wikipedia entry, it seems surgery will be required, but the success rate appears to be very good.
Looks like it needs attention sooner rather than later.
 
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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2016, 11:03:44 PM »
Reading the Wikipedia entry, it seems surgery will be required, but the success rate appears to be very good.
Looks like it needs attention sooner rather than later.
 

That is my understanding also :think1 :think1 :think1
I would just like to hear from a specialist as to how bad a "Large Syringohydromyelia" actually is and how soon the operation needs to be done. (The possibility of the spinal cord being destroyed and/or paralysis has me a little concerned >:())

As you said it appears that surgery ultimately has to be done so it would also be nice to know how soon this can be done and how soon I can go back to work (or more importantly how soon I can get back on the bike :thumb)
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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2016, 11:08:10 PM »
Geez mate, don't do things by halves. All the best and a speedy recovery.

I might have to break my "no more bikes" rule and take yours for a spin. :grin

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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2016, 11:14:52 PM »
Geez mate, don't do things by halves. All the best and a speedy recovery.

I might have to break my "no more bikes" rule and take yours for a spin. :grin

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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2016, 12:42:46 AM »
Best of luck Shiney for a speedy recovery  :thumb
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« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2016, 12:52:47 AM »
Best of luck Shiney for a speedy recovery  :thumb
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« Reply #13 on: July 31, 2016, 12:59:13 AM »
Not good - hope all works out for you
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« Reply #14 on: July 31, 2016, 01:12:10 AM »
Get well soon Shiney :hatwave
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« Reply #15 on: July 31, 2016, 01:31:34 AM »
Not good - hope all works out for you

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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #16 on: July 31, 2016, 01:34:46 AM »
Get well soon Shiney :hatwave

Thanks JD :hatwave


I'm off to bed now, just took some more painkillers and I'll see how I go.
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« Reply #17 on: July 31, 2016, 06:07:06 AM »
What a pain in the neck this is lets all hope your up and recovering soon take care mate.
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« Reply #18 on: July 31, 2016, 07:02:28 AM »
All the very best thoughts from us Shiney, keep the family posted  :-++



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« Reply #19 on: July 31, 2016, 07:18:50 AM »
Best Wishes for a speedy resolution Shiney.   I am constantly amazed at the wonderful progress being made in medicine these days, whereby unidentified problems that would have caused serious harm a few decades ago can now be promptly found and successfully cured.  We live in a country where top class medical care is available to everyone.    You and Carol are in our thoughts and prayers.
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« Reply #20 on: July 31, 2016, 08:03:33 AM »
What a pain in the neck this is lets all hope your up and recovering soon take care mate.

"What a pain in the neck this is" <-- Great pun :rofl :crackup  Thanks mate :grin :hatwave
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« Reply #21 on: July 31, 2016, 08:04:50 AM »
All the very best thoughts from us Shiney, keep the family posted  :-++



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Thanks guys, I'll make sure to update whenever there is any new information :hatwave
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« Reply #22 on: July 31, 2016, 08:10:30 AM »
Best Wishes for a speedy resolution Shiney.   I am constantly amazed at the wonderful progress being made in medicine these days, whereby unidentified problems that would have caused serious harm a few decades ago can now be promptly found and successfully cured.  We live in a country where top class medical care is available to everyone.    You and Carol are in our thoughts and prayers.

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I'm fairly optimistic towards a positive outcome, as you say we have brilliant medical services in Australia and the advancements keep coming. (apparently the operation is now keyhole surgery which has reduced the risks quite a lot :thumbsup)
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Re: Bad news for Shiney
« Reply #23 on: July 31, 2016, 08:19:41 AM »
 :crackup :rofl :crackup :rofl I just looked at the acupuncture pictures again... I really don't look happy about having 3" needles in my head :rofl



It really didn't hurt or even annoy me but :think1 I may have been in a bit of pain at the time of the picture (Pain makes me unhappy so that was likely the reason :wink1)


Oh and I managed 4 hours sleep last night (the painkillers have doubled the amount of sleep I'm getting :thumbsup)
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« Reply #24 on: July 31, 2016, 08:34:15 AM »
I jus thought 'no one likes to come 4th' missing a podium finish ..........no one should or need to be in pain on a daily basis, I hope your wait for relief is brief and the surgery is a once in your lifetime requirement. Cheers Brian (ORSM)
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