Badrabbit Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I have a very bad neck, constantly stiff and very uncomfortable, if I stop moving my head about it is bearable but any movement and headaches, ear buzzing starts, had x-ray a couple of years ago which showed hole in my spine, doctor said nothing can be done other than cope with it, thinking a neck collar will stop movement and make life more bearable.I'm in Phuket. Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 I have no idea what a "hole in the spine" means but it does not sound like a valid medical diagnosis.Do you have any test results you can post here? Was an MRI done?Sent from my SM-J701F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 No results other than I saw the X-ray which showed a dark circle on my spine, I assume it was worn away, I'm not a doc but he said nothing can be done, he did say in the future you will probably suffer from Tinnitus plus more stiffness. I have no idea what a "hole in the spine" means but it does not sound like a valid medical diagnosis.Do you have any test results you can post here? Was an MRI done?Sent from my SM-J701F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile appSent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 When moving my head from side to side a grating can be felt, its extremely uncomfortable 24/7 I'm guessing a deterioration of my spine. I'm not a doctor but I do know a neck collar will help me a lot. Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 Actually a neck collar might make matters worse in the long run by weakening the musculature. Movement may be painful but immobility will increase stiffness. If I were you I would certainly not take one doctor (and likely not a spinal specialist at that) statement that "nothing can be done" as definitive. I suggest you invest in a trip to Bangkok to consult this doctor who is an excellent spinal specialist: https://www.bnhhospital.com/find-doctor/search-result/?dname=wicharn https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/doctor-profile/?smid=4555 (same doctor, different hospitals. BCH costs less but his hours there are only once a week.) If mri is recommended you can save on the cost by doing it outside of hospital here: http://www.mrithailand.com/en/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted September 25, 2019 Author Share Posted September 25, 2019 Thanks, I think I will go back to Bangkok Phuket hospital for another X-Ray and consultation with the specialist there, problems with my neck are not covered by my insurance and due to the exchange rate etc I am financially strapped, I'm just looking to make living day to day more bearable. Actually a neck collar might make matters worse in the long run by weakening the musculature. Movement may be painful but immobility will increase stiffness. If I were you I would certainly not take one doctor (and likely not a spinal specialist at that) statement that "nothing can be done" as definitive. I suggest you invest in a trip to Bangkok to consult this doctor who is an excellent spinal specialist: https://www.bnhhospital.com/find-doctor/search-result/?dname=wicharn https://www.bch.in.th/find-doctor/doctor-profile/?smid=4555 (same doctor, different hospitals. BCH costs less but his hours there are only once a week.) If mri is recommended you can save on the cost by doing it outside of hospital here:http://www.mrithailand.com/en/ Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheryl Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Badrabbit said: Thanks, I think I will go back to Bangkok Phuket hospital for another X-Ray and consultation with the specialist there, problems with my neck are not covered by my insurance and due to the exchange rate etc I am financially strapped, I'm just looking to make living day to day more bearable. Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Be sure you see a spinal specialist such as https://www.phukethospital.com/doctor/chaiyuth-sutheerayongprasert/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badrabbit Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Trip to Bangkok Phuket hospital this morning, diagnosis...osteoarthritis plus calcium build up up on my spine, right side worse than left, had Physio and heat treatment which I can do by myself from now on, just have to live with it. Sent from my SM-G610F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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