they called back pretty quick!
So she has a bulging disk in her lower back. That showed up on the CT scan. (I guess she has not had an MRI done like I thought she did) so more than likely they will be sending her for an MRI. I explained that I would not be at the appointment but Grandma would be there. They have my permission to talk about treatment and stuff in front of Grandma so she can relay the info to me. And Grandma can set up the appointments for furthur treatment and the MRI since she will be the one going with her. This doctor has no evening or Saturday appointments
Last appointment time is 3:30.
So she will be sending me a copy of the doctors notes a few days after her appointment. I was also informed that once DD turns 18 (Dec. 27) I will not be able to get information from them unless DD gives permission in writing. That Hippa stuff kicks in for her then. Funny how I'm paying for her and it's my insurance but they can't talk to me then. I understand why, it is just weird.
Treatment could be more physical therapy, cortisone shots or surgery depeneding on severity of the bulge. That will show with the MRI I guess.
She has been doing PT but they were doing it based on a different diagnosis, thinking it was her hip and a muscle problem not a spinal problem. If it's pressing on a nerve that could be why she has pain through her hip and leg. I wish we would have seen this doctor over a year ago instead of dealing with regular doctors. With insurance companies you have to go through so much crap to see a specialist.
But at least now we know what is wrong we just need to figure out how to treat it.