This is an MRI I had done of my back to see why I was crippled with pain. Turns out the disc protrusion is pressing on my spinal cord! In doing some research, it is also thought that the disc protrusion can f up the chemicals there which can also be a cause of excruciating pain.
Let me tell you, it is FASCINATING to see one's innards.
Let's see what else we see in the picture--my belly fat. And, I assume those dark spots are poop. Or tumors.
I really need to learn more about this. For instance, why are the bones around the L45 disc whiter? What's all that BEHIND my spinal cord??
Anywhoo, when one's inside looks like this, one's outsides look as follows: I no longer walk, I shuffle. When I stand up, I grimace and grab my back and bend one leg. Then I tentatively put one leg out in front of the other and take a few halting steps before I can get anywhere. I also sleep with 4 pillows and make several adjustments during the night. There are also a couple of walkers in our house. WALKERS.
Well, just so you know, I am determined to regain flexibility and mobility. I just haven't done anything in that direction yet. Any suggestions? I am considering: yoga, acupuncture, chiropracty.
3 comments:
While the subject matter of your post ISN'T funny, your delivery is still spot on. I laughed out loud at "...poop. Or tumors."
So what exactll do they DO for someone in your situation?
Well, apparently 15 years ago, they'd tell me to rest up, but then my back muscles would weaken and I would soon find myself in the same predicament. Now they say to remain as active as possible. Which means to go ahead and get up to go to the bathroom instead of asking Dave for towels and a Hefty garbage bag.
Is "f up" a medical phrase?
I only took it for exercise, but yoga's great. It gets you in touch will all parts of your body, even your organs. (When the instructor would graphically describe what was happening to my organs, my brain would be yelling "LA LA LA LA LA! I can't hear you!!!!" to avoid puking. But otherwise, it really is awesome.
Hope you feel better soon!
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