what’s wrong with my back… part 1 (of who knows how many?)

Monday, 19 March 2012, 23:06 | Category : health
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Ok, so I got the skinny from my Chiropractor today since she got a copy of my MRI results too & I don’t see my primary until Wednesday. Basically, my lowest spinal disc (L5/S1) is herniated. Not terrible but there’s a small tear & the good jelly donut stuff is pushing out backwards. (Check out [...]

ahh fear… i knew you’d show up sooner or later…

Sunday, 18 March 2012, 23:27 | Category : health
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Ok, so today the fear hit me like a ton of bricks. I can’t stand long enough to take a shower. I can walk for a bit if I have something to hold onto (so I broke down & bought a purple cane from Walgreens). I can sit if I’m reclining – for a few [...]

Progress…

Friday, 16 March 2012, 23:03 | Category : gratitude, health
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I feel better.  I still can’t sit or stand or walk for any significant length of time,  and I still get spasms that make me scream…  But I’m not nearly as anxious or worried for some reason. I’ve been getting some work done from home (thank goodness for remote access and online teaching)  and though [...]