A bit of an update on my back

[Ms_Lilith]

So I've been on bed rest for 3 and a half weeks now, and I have the CT results back, just this evening...


Okay, CT results:

I have a hemmorraged disk in my back. This means that the disk has a tear in it (and the ligaments around it), and that disk fluid is seeping into the small cavity around the disk and vertebra. This is bad. The short description is a slipped disk. Because the disk (being kind of deflated) has moved and is pressing not only against some nerve that affects my left leg, but also against the main sac of nerves in the spinal column, and could cause serious harm if further aggravated.

Right now, I do NOT need surgery. This is a good thing. I'm beginning therapy next week, but I'm now off until August 3. If my job fires me, they fire me, whatever. It's not my fault.

I have to do excercises for my back every day for the rest of my life now, and that's alright, but it's something to adjust to. I have to be VERY nice to my back.. no lifting, not much bending, some walking, but if anything hurts, I am to stop right then, because it could take NOTHING AT ALL to make my back worse. And if it gets worse, then I WILL need the surgery.


So there you have it.

 

[Vixandra]

Ouchies Vixen.
*hugs*
I wish you healing and good luck in getting better.

Yeah, I specify which kind of luck- Goddess always listens but has a mischevious streak. Bad luck is luck too- so I specify good luck.

 

[TNRkitect2b]

Sorry to hear abou the issus, but I know that you can work through it (i did, twice, and without surgery) Just remember pain=bad. This includes when you are doing any of the exercises they give you. Not everybody responds the same way to the same exercises, so if one of them hurts, stop doing it until the next time yo utalk to your doc, and he will say you did the right thing.

I'll be rooting for you to have a speedy recovery.

 

[Ms_Lilith]

Thanks to you both.. yes, pain is bad. My physiotherapist has told me to do two things:

1) find my "comfortable position". This means the position that, whenever I am in pain, will relieve the pain, and make me comfy. Anything that works for me is okay, but I shouldn't twist too much. Well duh.

2) Do the excercises to the best of my ability, but if it hurts stop. Maybe try to change an angle of my body, or something. If it still hurts, phone him. He's on call for me right now. (Now I love this man for TWO reasons... his magical hands, which almost always bring me to the brink of orgasm.. even though it's just healing touch, and nothing sexual in any way.. and his wonderful kindness... he doesn't get paid for being on call for me like this, but cares enough to have done that for me).

And I'm going to go see a dietician or naturopath to deal with my weight. I mean, I want to lose it naturally (my doc has offered me surgery, pills, etc, but I don't want those.. ESPECIALLY the surgery, right now). My Man is insistent that I go, now that we know how the weight is affecting my injury... It's good that he supports me, but I'm afraid of him getting too.. overbearing... I suppose. I can't see him doing that, but he is European, like me, and we both have a stubborn streak.

*smile*

Anywho, should get back to bed.

Ciao!

 

[lorddragonwolf]

sorry to hear about you back vix. i am hoping you have a speedy recovery.

 

[A Desert Rose]

It's good to know what the problems are so you can find ways to tackle them.

Good luck, Vix and get better soon.

 

[Ms_Lilith]

It's good to know what the problems are so you can find ways to tackle them.

Good luck, Vix and get better soon.

*smile* You're right.. knowing what it is, has given my doc and physiotherapist a plan of healing. And I'm going to a dietician as soon as I'm more mobile, to help with the weight-loss, to help with pressure on my back.

*grin* I will get better, and be thinner, and have a more full, healthy life after this... which makes me so happy, I'm actually getting tears in my eyes as I write this.. *smile*

 

[Shadowsdream]

Listen to the doctor..obey!

With the right attitude you will over come it all.

I have all the confidence in the world on your ability to obey!

 

[Ms_Lilith]

Listen to the doctor..obey!

With the right attitude you will over come it all.

I have all the confidence in the world on your ability to obey!

Well thank you, Ma'am... that is quite a compliment.

 

[shy slave]

Vixen

Sorry to hear about your back, and bed rest can't have been fun recently.
Take care and look after yourself

Its good to know your man is supportive of you, that helps when things are difficult in life.

Look on the bright side very little housework forever now, so not all news is bad!

Also if Shadowsdream says obey the doc I would if I were you, you don't want her training you to obey...do you?

Edit to add
Just looked at your link, you have stunning eyes and your sunflower painting is wonderful. I hope you will still be able to paint if you find a comfortable position to work in xxx

 

[Ms_Lilith]

Re: Vixen

Sorry to hear about your back, and bed rest can't have been fun recently.
Take care and look after yourself

Its good to know your man is supportive of you, that helps when things are difficult in life.

Look on the bright side very little housework forever now, so not all news is bad!

Also if Shadowsdream says obey the doc I would if I were you, you don't want her training you to obey...do you?

Edit to add
Just looked at your link, you have stunning eyes and your sunflower painting is wonderful. I hope you will still be able to paint if you find a comfortable position to work in xxx

*smile* My man is just... I cannot express the gratitude...

And as for painting, I'm actually working on perfecting my next tattoo design. Can't wait to get it! A couple hundred bucks, and lots of pain...but worth it for good art.

Now, I'm taking care of HIM! He had his wisdom teeth removed today, and is in massive pain, and is bleeding and begging for more painkillers (and I can't give them to him, cus they're narcotics). He's just so sad and painful.. it hurts me to see him like this.. but I'm repaying his kindness...

 

[cellis]

I'm glad that you know what is wrong now and are taking care of yourself!