*dusts off blog*
Well, I’ve kept up on this little project haven’t I? I’ll be going back and backdating some entries shortly. Yes, that’s cheating a bit, but hey it’s my blog and I’ll do what I want to.
Anyway, had an MRI done this past weekend for my back since the pain in my lower back is not really getting any better. The news is that I have a disc extrusion, which means that my bottom disc has “popped” out towards my spinal cord. (The other type and more common extrusion is the disc popping out to the right or left, causing pain and numbness going down the legs.) This can not be fixed, but can be slowed down and managed with the proper care. Right now I’m going through physical therapy to strengthen my muscles to keep my spine aligned. As long as it’s aligned and I don’t do real stupid physical things, it shouldn’t get much worse and I will be able to avoid surgery. If I’m really lucky, I will be able to also avoid the shots into the back to help with the pain. I’m not sure what this means as far as me being able to go back to work at my current job, so as of right now, there are a lot of things up in the air.
“Gee, Ang, that’s terrible, but I thought this was a picture blog?”
It is. Behold some pictures of my MRI:
I can’t make heads or tails of these things, other than I can see my spine. The other pictures from the MRI are just downright freaky.
Well, At least they have you diagnosed and know what can be done.
Sounds like they have you on the best course at this point.
If they don’t have to do the shots that’s a plus. Dad said it’s not much different than having an LP but still.
{{hugs}}
By: Katie Miller on March 11, 2010
at 12:04 am
I was glad the doctor ordered the MRI done. I was beginning to think that he was starting to doubt me about the pain not getting better. Then, of course, there was the fact that the pain wasn’t getting better no matter what we did.
I’m glad I know, but I’m still a little freaked by the whole thing.
*hugs you back*
By: Angie on March 11, 2010
at 12:11 am
Believe it or not, that happened to me 25 years ago. I couldn’t believe reading what you said. I chose to obey a whole lot of rules and do medication. Still going, not doing an entire long list of things…ever. So, if you ever need to talk to someone. I’m your friend. The basis of what caused mine is different. But I get where you are. Big HUG. cherluvya
By: cherluvya on April 15, 2010
at 12:51 am