Well, now that I’ve calmed down a LOT!! from the custody decision, I decided to turn my attention back to my fall, and the CAT report.

The CT SPINE LUMBAR WO CONTRAST .

FINDINGS:

1. Mild facet arthrosis in the lower lumbar spine.

https://www.betterthanspinalfusion.com/spinal-conditions/bone-spurs.html

Facet arthrosis is a degenerative spinal condition like arthritis in which bony enlargements, called osteophytes or bone spurs, grow and enlarge the facet joints. 

Ok, so I already knew I have really severe back pain. Now, I know 1 more reason for it. It also says the pain gets worse when walking. So, when anyone doubts me, when I want to use a scooter, should I carry this report around with me, as a “Pain Passport”?? Rosemary gave me a scooter, but I don’t have a carrier, installed. So, the only way I can take it, is if DH loads it in his 12ft trailer. Very inconvenient for parking!! But, he doesn’t want a carrier to be put on his hitch, because he uses the trailer so often, to haul metal. DD1’s van is low to the ground, and we were given a manual carrier. I’m pretty sure it would work, once we got a trailer hitch.

The other problem is even getting the scooter out of the house, in the first place! lol The threshold is at least 3 inches above the sidewalk. So, I won’t just be driving off that cliff anytime soon! When Rosemary brought it to me, she put a board there, as a temp ramp. But we still had to put it in push mode. Then both of us were about to die from pain- just pushing it 4 inches!! The next time, when I tried to use the board, it broke. So waaahh, waaahh, waahh.

2. There is a lytic lesion seen in the L1 vertebral body measuring 1.5 cm extending to the inferior endplate and disrupting the cortex.

Also known as bone lesions or osteolytic lesions, lytic lesions are spots of bone damage that result from cancerous plasma cells building up in your bone marrow. Your bones can’t break down and regrow (your doctor may call this remodel) as they should. This makes them thin and creates areas of weaker bones that are vulnerable to fractures.

Prominent Symptoms Of Lytic Bone Lesions: Causes & Treatment

Published September 28, 2017 by PUP

Prominent Symptoms Of Lytic Bone Lesions: Causes & Treatment

Lytic bone lesion is a general term used when the bone becomes extremely weak by a disease. Normal bone tissue constantly gets remodeling and repaired from time to time. Lytic lesion of bone is an area where the bone appears to have been eaten away. There are several diseases that can cause destruction of bone area. It can be caused due to malignancy or benign condition.

The three characteristic symptoms of any osteoltyic bone lesions are moderate to severe (mine’s severe) bone pain, pathologic fracture and high level of calcium in blood. It can also increase the risk of spinal cord fractures.

3. Additional lesion is seen at the superior endplate of L2.

Thankfully, I already have a Dr. visit scheduled for Tue. Hopefully, we can schedule the follow up CAT scan very soon. Slightly worried here. Well, it takes your focus off not having the girls full time, doesn’t it?? Certainly does!! I guess that’s a good thing??? I’d much rather still be focused on that, than this, thank you very much.

God will help me, no doubt. And I know God can heal me, if He chooses. He has healed me other times.

Sample- NOT mine.

Psalm 6:2Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.

Wow!! If that isn’t the exact perfect verse, for my situation!! The Bible has principles for every situation. Our answers to life’s biggest questions are there! We just have to look, and ask God for wisdom to understand.