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Monday, August 22, 2011

It's not in my head....the pain is real

The MRI came back today and I have lumbar degenerative disc disease.  Well, at least that's what my online chart says.  She called it something that sounded much less bad, but I can't remember what all the words were.  Basically, there is a disc out of place.

So, it's real.  They've referred me to a "pain doctor."  Like seriously, that's what he is.  I feel like that makes me sound like a druggie seeking pills.  Apparently though, he is the right kind of doctor.  He may try to fix it using steriod shots.  I'm not sure about that.  This all started when I was on IV steriods.

The more I think about it - the more done I am ready to be with freaken doctors.  It's ridiculous!  None of this happened before I got MS and started this doctor malarky. 

2 comments:

MikeH said...

Hello,
I can't think of anything more painful than a degenerative disc.
That's crazy, I knew steroids could cause secondary effects but with one treatment? Hopefully they can give you something to take the pain away. Are you even able to walk?
Michael

Heidi said...

Yeah, I can walk...its just painful all the time...doesn't go away with walking, sitting, laying down...its weird. I have no idea if the steriods really caused it, but if they didn't its a HUGE coincidence.