Finally, an
update about my back pain even though the results cannot be considered a
favorite. I had the MRI on May 10th, got the results on May 12th
(which were as clear to me as mud), and talked to my doctor on May 14th.
The results weren’t
too terribly different from what the x-rays showed. I have severe arthritis in
my lower back but my spine is in alignment, there is no nerve impingement and
no terribly bulging disks. All good news except there isn’t a lot that can be
done…spine replacements are still in the distant future.
Surgery isn’t
an option (thank heaven because that sounds really scary to me), but I could have
a corticosteroid injection which might eliminate the pain. I’ve decided to go
with acupuncture before I go to the needle. I have an appointment with a acupuncturist/naturopath
in Lynnwood for May 21st…fingers crossed that acupuncture works and/or
the doctor has some additional information to share or suggestions to
make that will improve the pain.
Meanwhile, I’m moving on with my
life. Now that I know I can’t seriously damage myself by moving around, I can return
to my fitness classes, walking and my home PT/exercise program…just need to
ease back in to it so I don’t suffer an injury. Those weeds in the garden had
best be on notice…I’m coming for them.
I do have to admit, however, that I’m going to really miss getting up, having a latte and going back to bed for another hour or two of sleep every single morning. I’ll still be able to manage this wonderful habit a few days a week, but seven days a week will become a favorite memory.