This month I have had a lot of appointments while trying to get more health.
I had a CT Scan with contrast on Feb 6th. This was ordered by my neurologist for my back when the first CT did not show enough. I cannot do a MIR because of my pacemake/difb.
Conclusions:
Moderate broad bulging disc at L4-L5. Facet joints show moderate
degenerative findings including vacuum phenomenon. Central canal
and thecal sac is borderline to mildly narrowed and measures 1 cm
in AP dimensions. Facet joints show moderate arthritic findings
foramen show mild to moderate narrowing bilaterally
L5-S1: disc space is narrowed and degenerated with vacuum
phenomena small spurs and mild to moderate broad bulging disc
posteriorly. Facet joints show mild arthritic findings.
L3-L4 level demonstrates smooth bulging disc slightly greater on
the left side with borderline canals and vacuum phenomena in the
facet joints.
Feb 7th I did a sleep study. This was to see if I had a sleep problem that was contributing to my pulmonary hypertension.
Conclustion:
I had an issues with an obstruction. I need to go and reschedule to determine what needs to be done. I have not rescheduledFeb 21st I went back to my Neurologist and she ordered more testing bacause it could not be determined what was wrong with my back.
Feb 27th I had an ABI test done. This measured the blood flow to my legs and arms. This was an easy test and only took about 20 minutes.
CONCLUSIONS:
1. Minimal arterial insuffiency, right lower extremity.
2. Minimal arterial insuffiency, left lower extremity.
I still have to do a flexible x-ray and I have a scheduled EMR scheduled next month.
As I told my neurologist. I have all the time in the world this is my hobby right now...to get more health.
