"Did they call your condition ankylosing spondylitis?"
I don't know. Maybe. There was a lot of words. He showed me with measurements on the x-ray. It was all unexpected because the other doc told me the injury was too high on the neck...he did not want to treat me and be exposed to radiation. In reality it's the lower vertebrate that are fused. There is no space to speak of.. 1 millimeter in places...it's trying to fuse.
I don't know if this is all over my body aka ankylosing spondylitis? It's possible because when I read about it, it mentions SI joints which were my original problem, a dozen years ago. But it is not my first guess. I think this happened because my father kicked me in the head with a steel-toed boot, hundreds of time. Repetitive injury to the neck.
I am going back to this doc (separate appointment) to check back / hips / legs and onto the neurosurgeon for my neck.
I want to stress that I don't feel any different. I am always in pain - I ignore it.
I was surprised enough, I left my saint medal in the hospital radiology dept. They found it so I'm going to get that today. I also am unclear when I am getting this collar. I don't really understand. The first thing he said is to protect my neck when I sleep.
"Developed natural spinal fusions are not inborn, but instead come to being over time, usually due to degeneration and possible injury. Many factors can cause typical spinal bones to fuse naturally, including any and all of the following factors:
Extreme degenerative disc disease may make the intervertebral spacer virtually disappear, providing absolutely no cushion between vertebral bones. This can facilitate natural fusion over time. It must be noted that although this case profile of disc degeneration is severe, the process of disc desiccation is completely normal and universal.
Osteoarthritis can certainly facilitate natural vertebral fusions in the spine. OA is a universal result of disc degeneration and typical spinal aging."
You don't want a will, here's why: a will has to be probated, and will also levy probate TAX on your estate, according to the fair market value of the house. NOT the equity. Get a trust set up. This doesn't have to be expensive, some banks can serve to set up a trust for as little as $300. https://www.legalzoom.com/personal/estate-planning/living-trust-overview.html?kid=b9a627bd-1670-40f7-b655-0472fb089e4d&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=+trusts_in_+georgia&utm_campaign=EP_|_LT_|_GA&cvokid=b9a627bd-1670-40f7-b655-0472fb089e4d&matchtype=b&cvosrc ="ppc.bing.+trusts_in_+georgia&utm_content=77859182610952&cvo_crid=77859182610952&cvo_pid=1245746690528307"
That's terrible 🙁
Actually, if your assets are in your and your husband's name jointly, there would be no probate for those. Here in FL, you can also designate a separate beneficiary on bank accts, etc. to prevent probate -- not sure about other states -- so probate would only apply to miscellaneous items not jointly owned or covered by these measures. There is also here in FL the "Ladybird Deed" to prevent probate on property with a designated beneficiary if owned by one individual. We all need Living Will, Advance Directives, person designated to carry them out. I'm sure your attorney has advised you on all this.
We should all get it done -- I write this looking at the envelope still waiting to be returned to my atty!
Sounds scary 🙁
Not to sound like a Virgo Moon but it is very important that they are careful with you when they wash your hair at the hair salon.