I might be very sick

[Kirsten]

Thanks everyone for this overwhelming response! You're the best! (((HUGS)))

I'm still at home, and I'm okay, more or less. I miss working with the comp or being on the internet.

Strange thing is, as long as I'm in motion, the pain is bearable, but sitting for more than a couple of minutes is very painful.

I try to answer everyone's questions as good as possible:

Yes, Luna and Lily are good nurses, especially Luna is very sweet. Since I got so ill, she would come and lay down on my chest all the time and purr. Maybe she feels something's wrong in my back and she wants me to help with her purring. She's so cute.

I have friends who help me with some errands, for example lifting heavy things like cat litter bags. But I'm doing most of the house work stuff myself. I cannot ask someone to be there for me 24/7. Besides, I HATE the feeling of losing control over these things, so I keep doing it.

Barbara, that's encouraging that your co-worker got much better after an antibiotics-treatment! This is what they will give to me as well when the MRI confirms the spondylodiscitis. I also might need a punction of the abscess, just in case there IS an abscess already.

Besides, I forgot to mention one thing: The x-ray that have been done yesterday showed that two vertebras in my lower back are "rubbing" against each other; the disk between them is basically missing. Guess this is something I have to live with but I figure that is also causing a lot of the pain I have...

Again, thank you very much for your get well-wishes and prayers!! It's very appreciated!

Kirsten

[Killearn Kitties]

All the best of luck, Kirsten. I very much hope a treatment can start soon and give you some relief from the pain.

In the meantime please take it as easy as you possibly can. Let your furry nurses lie around with you as much as possible. All that purring must surely help! I'll be thinking of you.

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by Kirsten
two vertebras in my lower back are "rubbing" against each other; the disk between them is basically missing. Guess this is something I have to live with but I figure that is also causing a lot of the pain I have

So GOOD to hear from you Kirsten!!!! As for the above situation, I also have that only in my neck and a combination of strengthening exercises and a home traction unit has been a wonderful help!!! Those vertabrae touching is agony! ((((Kirsten)))) Let's just hope and pray that the antibiotics will clear up the other problem that may or may not even exist!! So sorry about the chronic pain - it is awful to live with!!!
Still, so GOOD to hear an update from you!!!
Continued love, blessings and prayers,
Debbie

[Albea]

Kirsten, I only now saw your posting. I'm so very sorry you are in so much pain. Prayers and get well wishes are on their way for your recovery.
Please let us know how you're doing.

[NoahsMommy]

You poor thing, Kristen.

I hope and pray your doctors can make you all better and you wont have to have this pain anymore.

((HUGS))

[Kirsten]

Thanks! PT is such a wonderful place of comfort and encouragment!!!

Debbie, I'm sorry you have to deal with that problem in your neck! I can relate to that very well! Glad that the exercises make you feel better!

To be honest, I'm glad that I have my girls!! They are such a huge pleasure and comfort, and there's so much positive energy coming from them. Since people in real life have often been a disappointment to me lately, I'm really happy and thankful to have the girls in my life. I love them soo much!

Kirsten

[DJFyrewolf36]

Gotta love furry friends!!! I'm glad they are a comfort to you!

[AmberLee]

Thinking of you, and praying for you. So glad your little furry nurses are so helpful. Purrs and headbumpies from my little crew, too. {{{hugs}}}

[Barbara]

They may even do a punction to define the sort of bacteria that caused the spondylodiscitis. So it's easier for them to find out what meds to give!

Take care and really make sure you notice what's going on! And go to the hospital if notice anything unusual!

[jazzcat]

Oh Kirsten I'm so sorry to hear this. I hope and pray that everything will be okay and you'll be back 100% soon.

Glad to know your little nurses are on the job.

Please take care.

[Kirsten]

They may even do a punction to define the sort of bacteria that caused the spondylodiscitis.

Oh, I hope not, because that would mean I definitely have to stay in hospital again, right? And when I'm thinking of the horrible headaches that I had for 10 days after the last punction - no thanks!

Kirsten

[aguu]

Dear Kirsten;
I am so sorry that you have to go through this.
You will be in my prayers and my thoughts.
And special headbupies coming your way from Mishka

~Agnes

[gini]

Dear Kirstin, I just saw this thread or I would have responded sooner.

You can be sure that you have my prayers for your health.
I am just so sorry that you have to deal with any kind of pain at all.

Thank goodness you have your babies with you........I know they are a huge comfort and give you as much love as they can unconditionally.

Sweet lady, please take good good care of yourself and keep us posted on your progress.

[davidpizzica]

I'm sorry that this is a physically and eemotionally exausting time for you. I'm sure that the specialists can figure out what is wrong. So Nikki, Daisy, and myself will be praying VERY hard for you.

[QueenScoopalot]

Kirsten, Hoping the MRI brings some good news, and that you get over this latest hurdle quickly. Back problems are so hard to deal with, and I'm glad you have some help at least lugging heavy stuff around. And also glad Lily & Luna are there to give you little kitty massages and love! Hang in there!! Jan