Day 27: Xrays

Hi again,
This post is for yesterday and yesterday I had to travel to Edmonton for an appointment with my specialist to see how my back is doing and for him to check on the rods and make sure things are good etc. I am thankful for xrays because it makes it possible for my specialist to see my spine and the rods and screws and he can see when/if there is anything wrong in those areas. Beyond my back, xrays make it possible to see if a bone is broken or something isn't right. Xrays have their limits of course and that is where the ct scan and mri comes in but yesterday I was just thinking about the xrays and how fast it is and easy. I know xrays come with controversy over whether being exposed to the radiation is worth it or if there is enough to even be a problem but I am not sure there is any better alternative to it. If there wasn't xrays, I am not sure how my specialist would check my back each time. Maybe there are other ways but I have to admit that xrays are helpful. I don't want to offend anyone and I understand the problem with radiation but for me and my circumstances-they are helpful. As for the results I recieved, the rods and screws are not loose but there is a problem that needs attention. It isn't serious and I won't get into it here. That isn't why you come to read my blog! Thanks for reading my blog posts-I really appreciate it!