Back problems - again! (MRI update #11)

[Kirsten]

Well, here we go again.

When I was leaning forward to my laundry basket last Friday, there was suddenly this pain my lower back - and it's getting worse ever since! Meanwhile, it's hard for me to do my housework, or to care for my cats. I have just started my re-entry to work two weeks ago, and already had to cancel it again, for the time being. I'm in terrible pain, and this pain is familiar to me from the time before my back surgery back in 2004.

Luckily I have an MRI scanning on Monday, and I wouldn't be surprised if it turns out to be another herniated disk. Really, I already see myself ending up with another back surgery, but that would be better than dealing with this pain any longer.

It's too frustrating! I just had the feeling things are finally going back to normal, and now I have to face this new challenge! And this time, it's a really painful challenge!!!

Kirsten

[Catty1]

How totally frustrating!

Kirsten, if the MRI does show something and you DO need more surgery, I am thinking that the techniques have improved a lot since your first surgery.

Praying that this is just a HUGE bump in the road on your journey to everything being normal life again.

You'll get there! {{{hugs}}}

[kb2yjx]

Kirsten!!! Mega prayers that you will be alright and the pain will lessen...May the girls be good nurses for you....

[Kirsten]

Thank you, Candace and Sandra!

Even the surgery four years ago wasn't too bad, so I do not fear a second one...

And my girls are the most wonderful nurses you can imagine!

Kirsten

[davidpizzica]

Oh, Kirsten, Pittsburgh {{{{HUGS}}}} and prayers that you'll get over this latest hurdle. I know what you're going through, especially with all of MY ailments!

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

Oh no, poor Kirsten.... Backpain is so very tough, I know what you are going through... . I hope it all turns out well for you; I will keep my fingers crossed for you!!