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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / February 2008Tests are in
Hello, Clinic called with the results of the ultrasound on my legs and heart. the heart test showed some back leakage on both sides through the valve, but is within acceptable limits. the leg tests came back abnormal and I have to go in for a ct scan on my legs up in Rockford (bigger city 40 miles NW.) Good news is this is not being caused by my spine. If it was that, then major spinal surgery. This may involve putting in a stint, but we have to get the results of the ct first. don't know when the test will be yet. Will find out in the next couple of days. On another note, thanks for the b'day card Jo! garyZ (((((gary))))) This sounds like a mixed bag for you. I'm keeping you in my prayers, Vickie B. sorry you're going through all this, gary. hope the fix is not too difficult. diane > Hello, > > Clinic called with the results of the ultrasound on my legs and heart. the > heart test showed some back > leakage on both sides through the valve, but is within acceptable limits. All four valves? > the leg tests came back abnormal > and I have to go in for a ct scan on my legs up in Rockford (bigger city 40 [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > garyZ  Signaturespammage trappage: remove the underscores to reply Many people around the world are waiting for a marrow transplant. Please volunteer to be a marrow donor and literally save someone's life: http://www.abmdr.org.au/ http://www.marrow.org/ >> Hello, >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > All four valves? Hi Ari, Dunno, she mentioned 2 sides. One was mitral valve and then used I think a couple of 19 letter words for the other! Wasn't concerned about the specifics as long as "passed the test" was in there somewhere. I'll find out more when I see them again. :-) GaryZ > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > garyZ Information and a plan,,, Be well,,,, do well,,,, Gary... Harv {{{{{Gary}}}}} I'm so glad it is not major spinal surgery! Good luck on the CT. DeeTee > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > garyZ Hey Gary, Glad you passed the heart tests, but sorry to hear the leg tests didn't turn out so well. I'm glad that you don't have to have the major back surgery, but hope the leg stuff doesn't turn out to be tooo major of a deal. Keep us posted and know that prayers will be flowing for you! Hugs, . . . . Donna . . . . 1.) ANGELS EXIST, but some times, since they don't all have wings, we call them FRIENDS...... 2.) J.K.M.A. > Hey Gary, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > Donna > . hi donna, Hmmm, my shift finger does not appear to be working well this morning. Anyway, from what I can read I have a couple of options and they depend on how far down the leg the blockage exists. The higher up the more likely they can balloon it and put in a stent. lower down and they replace the section of vein. There is also a possibility of trying to treat it with drugs, diet and exercise. That can take up to and over a year to see results, if any. Exercise is a problem for my back, especially any kind of weight bearing. Not being able to walk distance is how I got to this point to begin with. So.... Be happy, be well, and may you many days upon this earth. GaryZ Your welcome about the bday card Gary. I hope it turns out to be a great day for you. I hope all goes well with what they find with your legs and have to do. Keep us posted ok. We do care. SignatureLove and Hugs to all Jo the squirrely one I am nuts about you. > Hello, > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > garyZ ah, hang in there Gary. At least you are spared open heart or spinal surgery for now! Hopefully your legs will be easily treatable and they can figure out some way for you to exercise to avoid future problems. SignatureNann remove the Gator cheer to email me Simply the thing I am shall make me live --- William Shakespeare |
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