Having MRI, requesting help from YT's Prayer Warriors

[chattiesmom]

PLEASE PRAY FOR NO STRESS FRACTURES!

I have been having increasing pain, and weakness in my injured leg. My pain meds (hydrocodine 10's) aren't touching the pain and I don't sleep at night. Broke down and went back to my Bone Mechanic, Dr. Terrell, and he did xrays. He said the bones looked good, but I grumpy ole Arthritis has made a home in my ankle.

Dr. T decided to schedule a MRI to rule out stress fractures. He also put me on a new med called Duexis (800. mg. of ibuprofen and 26.6 mg. of famotidine). It seems to be working, but it's too early to tell yet if my stomach will handle it. I've even gotten two decent night's sleep.

I'm asking for prayer that I don't have stress fractures. If I do have stress fractures the options are meds and/or insertion of a rod. I went through the agony of the Fixator so that I wouldn't have metal in my leg. Many of you remember the story about the titanium plate sheering in half and me walking on a broken leg for 4 years. Anyway, I REALLY don't want to have yet another surgery on my leg.

[rubymoon2072]

sending many wishes that there is no stress fractures. so glad you are able to get some sleep and sending prayers that continues and the meds give you no ill stomach issues.

[horsnaround]

Oh man sending prayers. Knowing first hand how this causes so much pain. As I believe my poor Dh will live with it forever I pray there is not a stress fracture and no more surgeries in the future. Keep us updated

[kjc]

Oh dear! Praying hard for good results and NO MORE SURGERIES! Hang in there!

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by rubymoon2072

sending many wishes that there is no stress fractures. so glad you are able to get some sleep and sending prayers that continues and the meds give you no ill stomach issues.

Originally Posted by horsnaround

Oh man sending prayers. Knowing first hand how this causes so much pain. As I believe my poor Dh will live with it forever I pray there is not a stress fracture and no more surgeries in the future. Keep us updated

Originally Posted by kjc

Oh dear! Praying hard for good results and NO MORE SURGERIES! Hang in there!

Thank you for your good thoughts and prayers. I will keep everyone updated.

[Verbena]

Sending lots of good thoughts . . . And a few puppy kisses

[EarthAngel]

Cindy, I am praying you have no stress fractures and your MRI will come back clear. I am glad to hear you are able to get some much needed sleep. Hugs to you!

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by Verbena

Sending lots of good thoughts . . . And a few puppy kisses

Originally Posted by EarthAngel

Cindy, I am praying you have no stress fractures and your MRI will come back clear. I am glad to hear you are able to get some much needed sleep. Hugs to you!

Thank you Dyan and Teri. Your prayers are appreciated very much. I am hopeful that I don't but realistic enough to realize that I might. I just dread the thought of having to go under the knife again.

[Maximo]

Cindy, I will keep you in my prayers that you do not have a stress fracture and will not require surgery.

Glad you have gotten a couple nights sleep, and I hope your stomach can tolerate the new pain med.

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Cindy, I will keep you in my prayers that you do not have a stress fracture and will not require surgery.

Glad you have gotten a couple nights sleep, and I hope your stomach can tolerate the new pain med.

Thank you for your prayers, I really appreciate them.

[lynzy420]

Love hugs and prayers....get an air cast and use it for a couple weeks. It can't hurt. Ask your dr about it. My brother used one for his when they suspected stress fractures, it helps him a lot.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Praying fervently that you don't have stress fractures and that the news is good. You went through so much with that leg, you sure don't need anymore bad problems with it now. Besides that, you're too much of a sweetheart and one of the all around general "good guys" in this world to have bad problems. That would be totally unfair and just wrong of Life to toss you that kind of major problem now. Noooooooo! Hang in there strong and let us know the moment you get your results. Hugs and love coming your way!!!

[Yorkiemom1]

Joining in prayer for an expected and spectacular healing for you....bone pain is so difficult to try to live with.....praying the meds can provide you relief, until the healing occurs.

[lisaly]

I am so sorry that you are still living with so much pain. I pray that you will heal without surgery and that your pain subsides.

[chattiesmom]

Originally Posted by lynzy420

Love hugs and prayers....get an air cast and use it for a couple weeks. It can't hurt. Ask your dr about it. My brother used one for his when they suspected stress fractures, it helps him a lot.

Thank you for your prayers, Lynzy. I don't think Dr. T would recommend the use of an air cast unless absolutely necessary. He's the best ortho and specializes in extreme bone issues and he didn't mention anything. I'm sure if I have stress fractures he will stabilize it so I can use my leg. His theory is using a bone helps in healing. Makes sense - the more you use a bone, the better circulation and better circulation means faster healing.

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Praying fervently that you don't have stress fractures and that the news is good. You went through so much with that leg, you sure don't need anymore bad problems with it now. Besides that, you're too much of a sweetheart and one of the all around general "good guys" in this world to have bad problems. That would be totally unfair and just wrong of Life to toss you that kind of major problem now. Noooooooo! Hang in there strong and let us know the moment you get your results. Hugs and love coming your way!!!

Thank you so much Jeanie, what a beautiful heart you have, being so concerned about so many others when you have been through the ringer yourself. I wish I could live up to your description of me - in fact, I was so ashamed of myself that I was in tears reading your post. I need to work harder at being a better person.

Originally Posted by Yorkiemom1

Joining in prayer for an expected and spectacular healing for you....bone pain is so difficult to try to live with.....praying the meds can provide you relief, until the healing occurs.

Thank you Judy, bone pain IS difficult and nerve pain is even worse - I have them both. The new meds are helping - hope I can continue taking them. I believe in the miracle of prayer. Thank you!