Back pain
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Hi
I've been reading some blogs from last year about Modic Type 1 and II changes in lower back. I have lived with lower back pain all my adult life. I've had 2 MRIs in the last 12 years and have just learnt about what the results of the latest MRI mean. I am interested to connect with people who have had, or are under-going the antibiotic treatment for Modic type 2 changes.
Jo
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mastdoc jo41784
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First, you want to make sure your last MRI was done on a low field unit. High field units commonly mistake modic 1 for modic 2. Since Modic changes are a dynamic process, with Modic 2 capable of reverting to Modic 1, you should have a recent MRI using a low field unit in order to correctly type the changes.
From the other thread at https://patient.info/forums/discuss/please-assist-has-anyone-got-modic-changes-in-their-spine-tried-dr-hannah-s-antibiotic-protocol-mast--40780
I believe JaneMSH https://patient.info/forums/profiles/janemsh-45482 has Modic 2.
All the best
jo41784 mastdoc
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You clearly know what you are talking about which is re-assuring. (I've NEVER blogged in my life & was quite nervous about using this as a fact-finding route!)
thanks in advance
mastdoc jo41784
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It may indicate low field (0.25T) and high field (1.5T or 3.0T). If not, you can call the radiology dept. Remember, Modic 2 can change to Modic 3 or back to Modic 1. There are also mixed types, so it is important to have a fairly recent study. However, if it is a high field and you have an agreeable doctor or access to a MAST center. They are treating some Modic 2's, but no big study yet,
jo41784 mastdoc
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Your advice so far has been very helpful. I've contacted the radiology dept and have found out that the scan was lowfield 1.5 tefler. I have no idea what that means.
Regards MAST centres, I've read some of the posts and Broadgate keeps popping up in conversations. I live some way away from London. What would your advice be to someone like me who lives in rural middle england! I am now in a position where I understand what the MRI results mean, I'm just uncertain as to how I engage my GP to refer me back to the right people/put me on a trial. Any recommendations?
Jo
mastdoc jo41784
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marshall71 mastdoc
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Booth legs have gone numb from the top of leg down to the toes
I know it's off topic but the specialist has not explain
Thank you
jo41784 mastdoc
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Thanks again for your reply. I probably misheard Tesla for 'tefler' so that would explain that. I was posing as the secretary to my rhuematologist so I was a tad fraught! But succesful nonetheless in getting what I needed to know! Definitely lowfield though. I've got a list of 4 MAST centres in the UK. So next stop is my GP. Thanks again for your help and advice. Strange thinking of you on the other side of the pond! Hope the weather is warming up there. It's pretty darn cold here at the mo!
All the best,
Jo
mastdoc jo41784
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We get snow and you get 4 MAST centers! #@!&^
mastdoc marshall71
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jo41784 mastdoc
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THought you'd appreciate knowing I've been extremely successful in my discussions with my GP this morning. I've just been prescribed 8 weeks of augmentin!
Just come on here to do some more research on 'coping' with the side effects of taking the prescription. I'm armed and ready for certain...uncomfortable side effects. Just wondering if you were aware of anything else I can do to help myself. I've been advised (by my local herbalist) to use OptiBac for the probiotic. I had read however, that SVL (?) comes recommended. If you can shed any advice, please do let me know.
All the best for now.
Jo
mastdoc jo41784
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Great news and best of luck!
SVL - not sure? Streptomyces violaceusniger or salivary viral loads? Might want to clarify this.
I think this is a great question, so I posted a new thread. https://patient.info/forums/discuss/help-with-side-effects-taking-antibiotics-for-back-pain-359675
I have some information on dealing with antibiotic side effects that I posted there. I am not an expert on this, but I think many could benefit from individual experiences or perhaps suggestions from pharmacists. I would like to know more about this.
I hope you will benefit greatly from the protocol and do have some suggestions at the new thread!
Steve
jo41784 mastdoc
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Jo
mastdoc jo41784
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Yes, VSL#3 - good probiotic, very expensive!
paulette59 jo41784
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i have had a bout of lower back pain for five months now, but it affects my legs so I can't walk far. Do you have these symptoms.
jo41784 paulette59
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No, I've never experienced problems with my legs. I get cramp in the arch of my right foot on occassion after exercise but nothing in my legs. I believe that is sciatica?
Jo