Life lately has been somewhat of a trying experience. Finally Autumn is here, the weather is absolutely great, and I can't enjoy it. I've been waiting patiently and preparing for this season to start deer hunting, riding my motorcycle, and enjoying spending time in the great outdoors once the leaves began changing colors. Then bam, within the last three weeks I screw up my lower back, again. This time though, who would've thought the damage would be more extensive than I could've imagined.
This time, a week into the pain (2 weeks ago) I decided to go see a doctor to find out what's going on and see if she could find out why my back is fouled up. The doctor examined me and ended up sending me to LMH for X-rays. The X-rays shed some light and revealed I have considerable arthritus in my lower back and disk space narrowing. Doc ended up prescribing me vicodin for the pain and referred me to Physical Therapy (PT)twice a week for the next 4-6 weeks. Ok, this I can deal with, but as the last week has proven, my pain escalated right into my hips and down into my legs. Even after PT, the pain got worse. Pain got to the point I ended up leaving work on Friday 2 hrs into my shift. Called doctor and she since scheduled me for an MRI for 10/8. Ok, that doesn't help me. She renewed my vicodin script, told me to use a cane, and advised me to take meds as needed for pain. Ok. Now I'm taking 2 vicodin every 4 hrs cause the pain is pretty intense. I ended up going to doctor today and she now suspects I have a slipped or ruptured disk, but can't do anything until after the MRI. She's since placed me on medical leave until 10/10.
Well, here I am on 10/2, and I'm not back to work. Fortunately I've got an understanding boss and they've allowed me to use my vacation days, including taking tomorrow off. Been doing some work remotely from home, which at least gives me some distraction to take my mind off my circumstances.
In reflection to all the above, I still consider myself blessed. I've been able to spend some time with my family. I even got to spend some time creating a family home page, which I've shared with all the family. The other nice thing was my doctor gave me a pair of tickets for a concert at the Midland Theater. I couldn't go because of the pain and needed to stay down. I ended up giving them to Dad & Marilyn. Talked to them today and they absolutely enjoyed the concert. Seats were 3rd row center stage.
The fact that I've been blessed to wake to another day is a blessing from God. In all things one must give thanks, regardless of the situation. I could cry the blues, but why should I give in to self pity. If anyone knows me, I believe we can rise above all things thru Christ and become overcomers. Nobody said life is easy, it's how we live it, that makes us whom we are. A rebel to the end - Webwarrior!
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