I will begin this entry by saying that my MRI of the Spine shows NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE. It's amazing how wonderful it is to hear those words, but because I seem to never have a dull moment I OF COURSE have a health related update....
I have degenerative disks in my lower back. Of course I do. Why wouldn't I???
For about two years I have been getting back injections to ease the pain, but back injections are not longer working so it is time to bring in the big guns.....and have a back "procedure" as my Mother likes to refer to it.
While on Marco (yeah Marco) last week I bent over and well couldn't get back up. After many days of pain, meds, heating pads, tears and sleepless nights an MRI was ordered and read.
The findings, "One of the three largest herniated disks I have ever seen (my doctor)"
After reviewing the MRI's with the surgeon the decision was made. Wayne and I will head to our home away from home... Northwestern Memorial Hospital... tomorrow morning and go "stand-by" waiting for my doctor to give the word that it is my turn to go under (for about an hour) and have my herniated disk problem fixed. If I am taken late in the day I will spend the night, but hopefully that won't be the case and I will be home in my own bed tomorrow night.
We will keep you posted.
Love to all,
M
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