You may have noticed a lack of updates on my Blog. I've been down and out ever since last week. Tuesday I had an x-ray and one of Sam's co-workers (and the Radiology Manager at LDS Hospital) told me I should go the The Spine Institute, so I did. My wonderful dad took the day off and my wonderful sister-in-law (Fern) took the kids so I could get diagnosed. After reviewing my x-ray and my symptoms they thought it was either a herniated disc or bulging disc in my lower back (this means the stuff between my lower vertebrate was out of wack). The doctor suggested I have an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) which we also took care of today. I was freaked out to get an MRI because I've heard of people having anxiety attacks in such a confined space (UNCLE RICHARD!). It wasn't so bad except for my embarrassment of having to wear a hospital gown when I haven’t shaved my legs for two weeks. Here's a picture of my spine from the MRI. Notice the spacing between the lower vertebrate is squished, compact, whatever. I believe it is pushing against some nerves and hence, my pain...
9 comments:
Oh Carrie, sorry to hear your having back trouble. Ouch. However, I think that's a pretty good excuse for not shaving your legs (what's my excuse?) Anyway, hoping you feel better soon!!
Thanks for not sharing a picture of your hairy legs. I hope you feel o.k. soon.
That picture gives me the "willies".
So what are they going to do about it?
This Wednesday I go back to the Spine Institute and the doctor will review my MRI and possibly give me a shot of Cortizone into my back. Tomorrow, I need to call a Physical Therapist and go to therapy 2 to 3 times per week for 4 to 6 weeks. Good times eh? Does anybody want to watch my kids while I go to PT? :)
I do, but I can't.
at the dentist office here, we have all enjoyed the picture of your 'gas' floating next to your spine! what time do you go to the doc's on wed??
Oh sick! I hope that's not gas! Anyways, I start PT tomorrow at 5:30 and my Doc appt on Wednesday is at 4:15. Good times
I had someone in Radiology look at the photo and they said it's not gas..............it's poo.
Just kidding
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