Um...I have a neck fracture....maybe....

[snapdragen]

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.

[KnottedYet]

Oooh, glad they found it!

Necks are scarey. Be careful. No bungee jumping for now, Ok?

[snapdragen]

Oooh, glad they found it!

Necks are scarey. Be careful. No bungee jumping for now, Ok?

I can never have any fun......

//scuffs foot along the ground and shuffles off

[Zen]

I can never have any fun......

We could still play scrabble!

[Wahine]

Snap could you post your x-rays again without the writing on them or PM them to me? Not that I see anything too exciting but I'd like a better look at the lower part of your neck.

There's some definite osteoarthritis that is likely related to your ongoing symptoms but the fracture is likely stable and unrelated to your arm symptoms.

[snapdragen]

Oh! Sorry Wahine - that's not my x-ray, I snagged it off google images! I'm going to see if I can get digital copies from my doc next week.

[Wahine]

Oh! Sorry Wahine - that's not my x-ray, I snagged it off google images! I'm going to see if I can get digital copies from my doc next week.

Well thank goodness, because that person is really screwed-up.

Just kidding. I was actually wondering because that x-ray didn't look anything like what I expect your x-ray looks like. It would be cool if you could get a copy. I'm no radiologist but I can pick up on the more obvious stuff.

[Velobambina]

Holy smokes. Take care of yourself! Sending you lots of good thoughts.

[lph]

erk, scary stuff

I don't know anything about fractures, but I once did jury duty on a case where a woman turned out to have a fracture in a vertebra that was in part due to a birth "defect". Could this be something you were partially born with?

Take care!

[snapdragen]

erk, scary stuff

I don't know anything about fractures, but I once did jury duty on a case where a woman turned out to have a fracture in a vertebra that was in part due to a birth "defect". Could this be something you were partially born with?

Take care!

That's possible, since the first doctor said it looked like something that had been there for awhile.

I'm hoping it's something very simple, easily fixed, and will end this constant tingling and semi numbness I have in my arms.

[Ninabike]

Gee Snap, I'm so sorry to hear this. If it is something that has been there for a while, maybe it is just creating symptoms now because bone growth at the fx site is forming a spur, or normal arthritic changes are making the fx symptomatic and pressure is being created on the cervical nerves which go to your arm. At least you can now get a diagnosis and treatment.

Wishing you all the best.

[CycleTherapy]

I knew that AV order was too much for one mere mortal !

Seriously, I'm glad they found it and can now focus on the solution. Hang in there, and take care of yourself. I'm sure in no time you'll be back on the bike. (Keeping you in my prayers.)

[Triskeliongirl]

FYI if they can't give you a digital copy, you have a legal right to a film. I usually request the films (even if only to borrow) and then scan them into my computer myself, so you could also ask them about that if its easier. Scary stuff, but the good news is that they found it before something really bad happened, and you are getting it dealt with. Good luck and keep us updated!

[snapdragen]

Tri - do you use a regular scanner? I can see me walking into Kinko's and asking them to scan them.

[Triskeliongirl]

Yeh, I use a normal scanner, just set it for high resolution and be sure to shut the lid.