Thinking ahead re: back problems---UPDATE---
See update on second page. I have a great HMO but, a very cautious one that does a lot of very conservative procedures before sending a patient to a specialist . I have a problem with my back, it ...
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Well the MRI is over and the results are in... The spine is in good shape down to the Lumbar region, the short version is I have everything from mild fracturing of a disc to bone on bone, complicated by arthritis and a couple of other things. It was not a shock it was something I kind of knew was coming but I am so d@mm young and have so much to do with the DW, DD's and DGK's.
I know it is not the end of the world but it is a really big bump in the road. I have a consultation with the Pain Management Chief the afternoon and maybe that will start things in the right direction.
We drove the Suzi up to our condo which is about six hours away. Due to meds for radiation mitigation I have to stop at every fast food place on the way up to pee. I could feel things getting worse at every stop. DW drove, so I could relax but I think driving is better. I'm in a different position and the back must have better support.
Our DGK's are girl 14 and boy 12, DW explained about it last night and the DGD almost cried, that made it tough. The DGS is very stoic and doesn't show much expression but he was shaken. I'm the guy that takes them hiking, teaches then how to build their own furniture and (when they are a little older) repair their own cars. Their DAD walked out on the family this summer and it has been hard for them. Now, for the moment at least, I can't do those things that help them learn about how family is suppose to work. Sure the DW and I are hopefully good examples of a Mom and Dad team but the physical stuff I do with them is limited.
Looking at the good side, I can't get down on my hands and knees and put the leveling blocks under the tires so a newer rig with automatic levelers, I my opinion at least, is needed. DGK's could learn to do it but let them learn on their own rigs. I need those levelers. Another really big thing is that there are a lot more hugs all around. Of course I turned the wrong way when I went to hug one of the DD's and scared everyone when I cried out in pain.
I have promised the GK's our old towed and we were looking for a teardrop to build or restore. Now they will have to do most of the work which is good for them but hard on me.
The family is waking up now so my cathartic post will have to end. Thanks for listening and so many thanks for all you thoughts abd advice and moral support. I needed this private time with my friends.
Thanks'
David
Well the MRI is over and the results are in... The spine is in good shape down to the Lumbar region, the short version is I have everything from mild fracturing of a disc to bone on bone, complicated by arthritis and a couple of other things. It was not a shock it was something I kind of knew was coming but I am so d@mm young and have so much to do with the DW, DD's and DGK's.
I know it is not the end of the world but it is a really big bump in the road. I have a consultation with the Pain Management Chief the afternoon and maybe that will start things in the right direction.
We drove the Suzi up to our condo which is about six hours away. Due to meds for radiation mitigation I have to stop at every fast food place on the way up to pee. I could feel things getting worse at every stop. DW drove, so I could relax but I think driving is better. I'm in a different position and the back must have better support.
Our DGK's are girl 14 and boy 12, DW explained about it last night and the DGD almost cried, that made it tough. The DGS is very stoic and doesn't show much expression but he was shaken. I'm the guy that takes them hiking, teaches then how to build their own furniture and (when they are a little older) repair their own cars. Their DAD walked out on the family this summer and it has been hard for them. Now, for the moment at least, I can't do those things that help them learn about how family is suppose to work. Sure the DW and I are hopefully good examples of a Mom and Dad team but the physical stuff I do with them is limited.
Looking at the good side, I can't get down on my hands and knees and put the leveling blocks under the tires so a newer rig with automatic levelers, I my opinion at least, is needed. DGK's could learn to do it but let them learn on their own rigs. I need those levelers. Another really big thing is that there are a lot more hugs all around. Of course I turned the wrong way when I went to hug one of the DD's and scared everyone when I cried out in pain.
I have promised the GK's our old towed and we were looking for a teardrop to build or restore. Now they will have to do most of the work which is good for them but hard on me.
The family is waking up now so my cathartic post will have to end. Thanks for listening and so many thanks for all you thoughts abd advice and moral support. I needed this private time with my friends.
Thanks'
David
