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Does this mean there's something wrong on the x-ray?

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Ginkgo · 30/05/2018 16:15

I had a thoracic spine x-ray last week and received a text yesterday asking me to make an appointment to speak to my GP about the results. Does this mean there's something wrong on the x-ray? I can't imagine my GP wasting her time to tell me that the x-ray was fine when the receptionist could tell me instead. I'm speaking to her tomorrow morning.

I've been suffering with upper back ache for ages now and it keeps getting worse. It used to only hurt lying on my back and the pain would go away once I moved around. Now my back aches all the time and I can't lie on it or put any pressure on it for more than a minute without it really hurting.

Can anyone reassure me?

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Sidge · 30/05/2018 16:57

Well the thing about results is that you probably need to speak to the GP either way.

If it's all normal then she may want to discuss further investigations as to why you have the pain, or other ways of managing it.

If it's not normal then she'll need to discuss that with you too.

Try not to worry too much and hopefully she'll reassure you tomorrow.

lljkk · 30/05/2018 17:11

I can mean anything or nothing, honest. They want to be there to answer your questions. Try not to worry.

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Ginkgo · 30/05/2018 17:19

Thank you.

I'll try not to worry, I just didn't expect there to be anything of note on the x-ray so wasn't prepared for the shock of there been something wrong. I've spent years moaning at doctors about various things and been told there is nothing wrong that its a complete shock that there might be something wrong!

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lljkk · 30/05/2018 17:21

Even if there is nothing on xray, they like to be there to answer your questions about what they can or can't see on xray. That's why it can absolutely mean there was nothing to conclude from xray other than maybe ruling a few things out.

Fridakahlofan · 30/05/2018 17:47

Very few people over the age of 25 could have an x Ray of their spine which showed no damage whatsoever and so I wouldn't panic. It could just be something minor. And if it is something more serious then you will get the help you need! I have loads of issues with my back so sending Thanks

lljkk · 30/05/2018 18:11

Good point, Frida. We all have wear & tear somewhere.

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Ginkgo · 30/05/2018 18:12

Thank you! I knew asking here would make me feel better.

It's really nice to know that it could be nothing. I really hope it is nothing but I would like a reason for my pain because I am so so tired of being uncomfortable all the time and I just want it to go away.

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lljkk · 30/05/2018 18:32

It can be hard to hear they still don't know what's causing the pain, that's another reason to talk to you face-to-face when it's "nothing"; to give you chance to decide what to do next with their immediate advice about what they can offer or think might be helpful.

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Ginkgo · 31/05/2018 11:47

I've spoken to the GP and am not very reassured, mainly because she said there is not much she can do. I have been referred for an MRI and the GP mentioned me seeing a specialist.

The x-ray showed lots of wear and tear, and spondylitis. The GP has diagnosed arthritis but is concerned because I am quite young (33).

Hopefully the MRI results will provide some answers, and hopefully it wont take 5 months to get the results like it did for my last MRI!

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