May end up in hospital (slipped disk again, getting worse, #52)

[phesina]

Oh, Kirsten.. I am so sorry you are going through so much pain. I hope and pray some relief can be found for you soon.

[Kirsten]

Thanks!!

Well, unfortunately, even with all this pain the herniated disk is the least of my problems. When I'm through with this, I still have to wait for the decision the medical service and the unemployment office have made re. my future. It's a terrible situation, and I feel so helpless and trapped!!

Kirsten

[Catty1]

KIRSTEN...team up with a PTr and get something happening with your photos re sales. Or find a good art agent. (I'm not the one to team up with).

You have some stunning photos that could sell from expensive limited edition prints to calendars, etc.

There are talented people here and also where you are. Ask those who make some money at it what they do!

You already have a website...and you could sell on cafepress.com and put that link on your email signatures and website.

You Can Do This. You don't have to be at the mercy of the unemployment people etc. You have the power - own it and be proud!

[Queen of Poop]

I agree with Catty1. You have amazing photos, maybe try selling a few online and see how it goes. Once I have a home of my own I would certainly be interested in some of your photos.

[K9karen]

Kirsten, you have my sincerest sympathy. My problem isn't exactly the discs but I doubt there's a description to describe the agony of back pain that can't be solved by anything but surgery. I can see why people turn to pill popping. It affects your entire life in every aspect. I have a 2nd horrendous ulcer now from all the antiinflammatories I took for 30 years, and can't take anything.

I hope and pray that your docs can help you and send you all your way to a healthy, happy, painfree existence. I'm sending you a gentle, heartfelt hug, my friend.

[Laura's Babies]

I am one that is of the mind "lets fix the cause rather than treat it to mask symptoms". Most doctors today won't "fix" but want to treat.. I don't like taking pills at all anymore.

Good luck with your surgery and hope that it is a permanent fix and solves your problem.

[Kirsten]

Well, to be honest, I do not think that I could make a living of my photography. I've sent photos to magazines and contests several times, but they were never chosen, and everytime I'm posting my pictures in a photography forum, I'm getting discouraging comments... I have currently registered with a German animal photography forum, and when I posted my favourite pics of Luna and Lily, I got comments like "sorry, but I don't like them at all"... Let's face it, there are countless photographers out there who are so much better!! Besides, I haven't taken any good photos for many months!!

My problem isn't exactly the discs but I doubt there's a description to describe the agony of back pain that can't be solved by anything but surgery. I can see why people turn to pill popping. It affects your entire life in every aspect. I have a 2nd horrendous ulcer now from all the antiinflammatories I took for 30 years, and can't take anything.

That sounds horrible! Is there a way for you to have surgery instead?

I am one that is of the mind "lets fix the cause rather than treat it to mask symptoms".

I think so, too! Last night, I had to start taking pain meds because the pain became unbearable, but I do not plan to live like that for months! If the injection on Tuesday doesn't bring any relief, I think I will ask for the surgery.

Kirsten