[OT] My MRI Results - Medical Personnel?

OK, guys, I'm feeling kind of nervous and could use the reassurance. I
think I told you about the accident I had where I went flying through the
air, landing on my right hand before any other part of my body hit the
ground. I shattered my right wrist and I've been having pain ever since
(it's been 18 months now). The pain, instead of decreasing over time, has
increased over time and has now centered in my neck.

Well, I finally got insurance and finally got my deductible met, so I went
to the doctor for some tests. The results of the MRI came back, but I don't
see the doctor until Monday. I'm not completely sure what these findings
mean, but they don't sound good...

"Examination of the C3-C4 level show significant compromise of the right
neural foramen due to hypertrophic bone arising from the uncinate process
and also from the posterior elements. This constitutes significant right
side foraminal stenosis at C3-C4."

A few people on my other newsgroup said that it is a constriction of the
nerve going to my right shoulder/elbow/wrist that is being pinched off by
the protrusion of bone into the canal that holds the nerve. That sounds
right going by the definitions of some of the words in the above. And it is
logical that the bones may have jammed together because of the force being
conducted up my arm to my neck when my hand hit the ground.

I'm worried about two things right now... Minor: I need to get this done
before the end of this year so I don't have to shell out the $1500
deductible all at one time. Major: I am very, very nervous about anyone
using a bone saw that close to my spinal nerves.

Anyway, good thoughts and well wishes would be appreciated - as well as any
advice you may have or similar experiences from you or your friends or
family.

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Hugs,

CatNipped

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