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Well, good thing they started looking at your neck a little more closely is all I can say.
Take care Snap and keep us posted.
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09-07-2007, 02:08 PM #1
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Um...I have a neck fracture....maybe....
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I've been undergoing treatment through workers comp for arm and wrist problems, possible carpal tunnel syndrom and tendonitis. Things took an interesting turn today.
I went in for a followup today at the workers comp clinic. In their usual fashion, I had to go over my entire history again, and push for them to do something. Finally the doctor decided xrays were in order. After the films were developed, I was left waiting in an exam room. The doc sticks his head in "Have you ever been in a car accident or something that would have caused a neck injury?" No, I haven't. "Hmmm. I'll be right back"
He comes back a little later and has me look at my xrays. "You have some sort of fracture and compression of the vertebrae in your neck. It's been there for awhile, and he's really stunned/confused/perplexed. So, I'm discharged from workers comp, and told to go to my PCP.
I decide this is a little spooky, and go straight to my doctor. They squeeze me in, and I explain everything. The nurse practitioner I saw was a bit stunned. "Um, until we figure out what is going on, don't do anything too athletic - no sports etc. Nothing that might jar your neck" And I'm sent off for more xrays and will be getting an MRI. She says the injury to my neck is usually caused by some kind of diving accident. So far the only thing we can come up with, is when I was 18 months old, I went over the back of a rocking chair, and landed on my forehead. That's about as close to diving as I've ever been.
I have been in various doctor offices since 9:00 this morning; just got home about 2:00.
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09-07-2007, 02:13 PM #2
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09-07-2007, 03:06 PM #3
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Wait! Wait! I know the answer to this one: not so much?
Originally Posted by snapdragen
Whatever is going on, I hope they manage to figure it out and fix it up quickly.Drink coffee and do stupid things faster with more energy.
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09-07-2007, 03:23 PM #4
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OMG! That's just crazy. Scary, too. Wow. Definitely keep us posted.
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09-07-2007, 03:33 PM #5
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OY! Gives a whole new meaning to your screen name there now doesn't it??!!
Hmmm... Kinda scary. Neck fractures are nothing to mess with!
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09-07-2007, 03:38 PM #6
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That is scary stuff Snap!!
I hope they get it sorted out for you soon.The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
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09-07-2007, 04:29 PM #7
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Hah! Clever!!! Originally Posted by Running Mommy
OY! Gives a whole new meaning to your screen name there now doesn't it??!!
Hmmm... Kinda scary. Neck fractures are nothing to mess with!
Very scary - I hope they figure out what it is. Maybe it's the cause of your ongoing problems? Regardless, it needs to be fixed. What a shock though!
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09-07-2007, 04:31 PM #8
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I broke my neck....WASHING MY HAIR!!!!!!!!!! Didn't know it, thought it was muscular and carpal tunnel. 3 months later the diagnosis made. Had surgery (C5-C6 anterior discectomy and fusion) Healed up fine. Only minor issues since. Found out after surgery that if I had been in even a minor car accident probably would have been a quad. Almost threw up when I heard that. If they didn't put you in a collar and a squad straight to the ER you have what is called a "stable" vertebral fracture. Those are the kind that don't mess with the spinal cord. Can't tell you not to worry but my thoughts re with you.
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09-07-2007, 04:38 PM #9
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Are they sure that was your xray? Mistakes do get made.
Hoping for the best.
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09-07-2007, 05:11 PM #10
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I hope they put you in a cervical collar? If not, you need to insist on one. I had a cervical fusion 1.5 years ago too. Other than some transient numbness & soreness when riding over three hours, all is OK. I'm probably a tad older than you too...
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09-07-2007, 05:15 PM #11
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Yikes Snap! I guess it was a good thing this new Dr wanted to x-ray further up your arm/neck!
I hope that you can get a definative diagnosis and get on the path to feeling better. Good luck, and keep us all informed!
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09-07-2007, 05:16 PM #12
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Oh Gawd! That's seriously scary! Imagine you're getting a hug.
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09-07-2007, 05:38 PM #13
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Oh Dear! Be very careful! Are the new x-rays/MRI scheduled soon?
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09-07-2007, 06:15 PM #14
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Awwwwwwwww, darn it , Snap, that's not what you wanted to hear!! I mean, if this is true and not a mistake, I'm very glad someone has finally found it, but oh it would be nice if it were not true!
I'm sending you lots and lots and lots of calm, healing, helpful, relaxing, gentle butterflies (they can't possibly hurt you, even by accident)
and the gentlest of hugs,
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09-07-2007, 07:10 PM #15
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I really believe this is something I've been living with for a very long time. (Like close to 49 years!) If it's true, then maybe I have an explanation for always feeling like I have a "crick" in my neck.
The damage is the C1 vertebrae, with the rest being compressed. Like this (not my x-rays):
I figure I've survived this long, with thousands of roller coaster rides, bike riding, and yes, even a type of bungee jumping , I will survive the next couple of weeks while we find out what is going on.
That's not to say I'm not going to be extra careful now, because I am! So, I'll go dust my bike off, put her cover back on, and plan on hitting the roads once I'm all fixed up.
