It started slowly last Saturday. Lower back pain. I didn't think much about it and then it got worse at night. The funny thing is that I did nothing during the day that you would think would cause this. I spent most of Sunday in pain but I was able to move around. Monday was about the same then I was starting to feel better on Tuesday. While I was on the phone with a friend standing on our backyard deck it all of a sudden hit me. I could not move at all. I was just standing there listening to my friend talking and everything locked up. I know it was time to call the doctor. I called Fil right away and he left work to take me to see the doctor. I was not able to stand up after I managed to get to the sofa. At this point I had no idea where the kids were. They got me in to see the doctor right away and the verdict from the Doctor was
Ruptured (herniated disk)
I was in a lot of pain. We have company coming this Friday. I have many things going through my mind, taking it easy was not one of them. I got some 'drugs' and as of this afternoon I can move around again :) I can still feel it but just being able to go to the bathroom is a huge relief. I am 'trying' to take it easy for next few days. All the kids are a big help and they are trying to get everything ready that needs to be done. Fil was able to take some time off so he is on the run with most of the kids. Wednesday is our very busy day (he made it to Emma's ballet class and even got her ballet slippers on). Now he is gone with the boys at their activities.
I am praying that the pain will go away in time with pain medication. Believe it or not there is not much rest recommended with it. I mean I have to rest but move once in a while as strict bed rest would weaken the back even more.
So anyway that is what I am up to now (not much).
Here are some family pictures from this weekend (for our last post placement report).
(He still LOVES me :) and I him)
6 comments:
hi, sorry to hear about your back...I had a large ruptured disc at L5-s1 back in 2001 and had surgery (hemilaminectomy diskectomy) 6 months after .....the irony is I actually worked as the disability coordinator for the medical practice that performed my surgery.....did they recommend physical therapyfor you?....some things I learned in physical therapy prior to surgery helped but I ultimately ended up having surgery....I learned to always squat and not bend.....when they told me that .....I thought you have got to be kidding ...how in the world do you expect me not to bend ....but hey I quickly adapted....I will pray for you .....because I know the pain....oh how i know the pain.....and the locking up of your body....the good thing is there have been some improvements and medical advances since 2001 as far as lumbar pain and lumbar ridiculopathy.....wishing you well!
Oh Lenka, I pray the pain will ease.
candy
lenka, i can't believe that was when it happened. when i was talking to you!!! i'm so glad the meds are helping and we're all thinking of you (all) and praying for you. PLEASE let me know if you need anything, i will be happy to help.
Lenka, I'm so sorry!! Hopefully this will not last long. So glad Fil is able to help.
I pray for a speedy recovery and healing. It's no good when mama's not feeling well!
The family pictures are beautiful! Feel better soon!
Love,
Erica
I'm sorry to hear about your back problems. Praying for you to feel better soon!
With love,
Tisha
Ps. I love your family pictures! :)
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