Not much to say today. I found out yesterday that the searing pain in my hips/legs/back are all disc-related. Apparently I've got a bulging disc that is being very, very mean to my sciatic nerve. MRI tomorrow (claustrophobic, anyone?), NSAIDs today, and hopefully some relief soon.
The silver lining? I might finish reading my book today. I can't really spend much time on the computer because it hurts to sit. I'll get caught up on any good daytime TV (I'm guessing that will take all of 15 minutes).
I know exactly what you're going through. My thoughts are with you and if you need to talk to someone who has gotten through it, give me a call. It's amazing how a tiny bulge can stop your life.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brian! The most pressing question -- just how claustrophobic _is_ the MRI? I'm trying to decide if I should fill the valium prescription.
ReplyDeleteIt's fairly claustrophobic. I don't have an issue with close spaces, but when the table moved into the MRI machine, I had a feeling of 'woah...'. Once inside I was fine. They give you music to listen to, a panic button, and when I had mine done, I was pretty psyched to be lying down and out of pain. The valium might be a good idea if you really don't like tight spaces.
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