Flar's Freyja
May 7th, 2002, 10:41 AM
I've been whining about this in Just Silly for weeks, and I guess it's time to share it with the rest of the board. Three years ago, I had back surgery for a serious spinal problem that caused paralysis in my foot and a loss of all the nerve and muscle in my leg. I got most of it back after surgery and although I've had pain just about every day, it was nothing compared to what had gone on for nine years before surgery, when doctors told me I was neurotic and even too thin. I've done everything, including power yoga, which the doctor approved.
About four weeks ago, I slipped on a wet floor and it caused such horrendous pain that I couldn't work or do anything else for two weeks. The scary part is that I've been afraid to attempt anything, and I've never let this lay me down before. The pain radiated into my legs so badly that I could barely get dressed. I returned to work and an everyday action caused even worse, pain. I was in tears. I saw a workmen's comp clinic doctor yesterday, who xrayed and was appalled that they didn't do a better job. Apparently, they barely aligned my spine at all. It's difficult to explain, but there are 3 grades of my condition. It was a grade 3, the worst, and they only upgraded it to a grade 2, which is pretty bad. And I'm sure the doctor told me that it was a grade 1 after the surgery. Now the bones are fused together and there are four screws and two rods. If anyone's going to fix this, all of that would have to be broken.
I was referred to a neurosurgeon and have an appointment this morning. I got a Master's Degree so that I could work, and I've always worked. I've lost a lot of money this month and am not sure how I'm going to pay my bills. Positive energy and prayers would be greatly appreciated. I have no idea where to go with this.
About four weeks ago, I slipped on a wet floor and it caused such horrendous pain that I couldn't work or do anything else for two weeks. The scary part is that I've been afraid to attempt anything, and I've never let this lay me down before. The pain radiated into my legs so badly that I could barely get dressed. I returned to work and an everyday action caused even worse, pain. I was in tears. I saw a workmen's comp clinic doctor yesterday, who xrayed and was appalled that they didn't do a better job. Apparently, they barely aligned my spine at all. It's difficult to explain, but there are 3 grades of my condition. It was a grade 3, the worst, and they only upgraded it to a grade 2, which is pretty bad. And I'm sure the doctor told me that it was a grade 1 after the surgery. Now the bones are fused together and there are four screws and two rods. If anyone's going to fix this, all of that would have to be broken.
I was referred to a neurosurgeon and have an appointment this morning. I got a Master's Degree so that I could work, and I've always worked. I've lost a lot of money this month and am not sure how I'm going to pay my bills. Positive energy and prayers would be greatly appreciated. I have no idea where to go with this.